Blog

As men observe the signs of a creation groaning under its bondage to decay, Jesus tells us that people will see this shaking of the powers that be, along with the resultant distress of nations,  and that, “their hearts will fail them from fear.”  Beloved, this is the way it is for the world; those who don’t fear God must fear everything else: the political climate, acts of violence, the environment, the economy, one’s health, relationship and family issues, all of that become

Have you not been a little like Zacharias at times? And shouldn’t you know better? You are a Christian, after all, instructed in the faith; the Lord even sends a messenger to come and talk to you in His House. And yet, there you are, still having trouble believing what the Lord tells you. He tells you that He is your good and loving Father, who will take care of you in all your needs. And yet, you don’t trust God as you ought. You think He’s holding out on you; that you will

Jesus rides towards that day we call Good, riding into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and thereby filling and fulfilling Solomon’s coronation and reign. Even so, it is right that we hear about and think about that day on this day, the First Sunday of Advent, also, because Advent means coming. Jesus’ triumphal entry—His riding to His coronation, crucifixion, and resurrection—His coming is a coming to the rescue of the poor, the meek, the lowly, the troubled, the sad, the sick, and t

Like John, you are not worthy to serve Him in the least. And yet—miracle of miracles—He, who was before all things, humbled Himself,...

Due to an operator error, the sermon video did not record. The sermon is printed below. Readings: Old Testament: Genesis 6:5-8 Epistle:...

Today is a day of joy, of rejoicing. This Gospel speaks to those who have wondered, doubted, or felt the weight of uncertainty. Amid the...

“How can this be,” Mary asks. And the angel explains to her: the Holy Spirit will do this, “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.”...

The end is near, nearer now than ever before: that’s the message of Advent, for just as surely as Christ Jesus came in all humility, so...

Advent is a season of preparation, yet it is entirely the LORD who makes us ready for the coming of Christ. The lives of Zacharias,...

Christ Jesus, Almighty God in the flesh, who promised to come and rescue and redeem mankind from the bondage and wages of sin, came in...