Today’s reading is John 3: 31-36 We see the reiteration of what we saw earlier in John 3. Whoever believes in the Son has life. Life is not found by our work, or by our stuff, or by our righteousness. But it … Continue reading
Life
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Finished the Race
Today’s reading is Acts 28: 17-31 We now see that Paul has made it to Rome. In Rome, he will preach before the Emperor. In Rome, he will testify to his faith, and in Rome, he will help fan the … Continue reading
The Power We Have
Today’s reading is Acts 8: 1-25 Today, we see someone new enter the scene. We see Saul. Saul approved of this killing. Remember this. We’ll see Saul again soon. But remember that at this Saul not only approved of Stephen’s death … Continue reading
Where Our Worth Comes From
Today’s reading is Luke 10: 1-20 Back in chapter 9 we saw Jesus sent out the Twelve to do ministry, to cast out demons, heal the sick, and bring restoration in His name. Today we see that number expanded. We see … Continue reading
A Life Worthy of the Calling
There is a phrase that Paul writes in today’s text that can sound hard for us at first, very scary for us at first, but is a true word, and something that we need to hear. Listen to what Paul … Continue reading
When Things Don’t Work
One of the things that Jesus always reframes for us is this – what is truly important? What are the things that really matter? What truly counts? What is the point and purpose of everything? We see that dynamic play … Continue reading
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
Everything’s gonna be alright. It is. No, really it is. In this world we live in, so many are afraid. So many are worried. So many are angry. It is going to be alright. All will be well. It will. … Continue reading
He is Lord, He is Lord
One of the defining statements of Christianity is this – Jesus Christ is Lord. You can make an argument that was the first “creed” of the Christian church, the belief that we hold to that really is essential. Jesus Christ … Continue reading
Hold On
There are certain biblical passages that I hold close to my heart because I hear them so often and know them so well. Psalm 23. John 3:16. John 14 (in my Fathers house there are many mansions….). One of today’s … Continue reading
Grace Doesn’t Make Sense
One of our Gospel readings today shows that grace just doesn’t make sense. In Matthew 20, Jesus tells a parable (story) about someone that hires help. He hires some first thing in the morning, and then throughout the day, hires … Continue reading
