Church Year | Holy Spirit | Pentecost | Theology Pentecost: The Gift Christ Pours Out May 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Pentecost is the day the ascended Christ poured out the Spirit upon his Church. The Spirit himself is eternal, of…
Church Year | Easter | Jesus Christ | Salvation | Theology Easter Promise: Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue April 2, 2026June 15, 2026 On Easter morning, we sing, “Alleluia,” which means, “Praise the Lord,” and we shout it to one another because God…
Bible | Devotional | Lent Seasons of Suffering: Will God Be Faithful? February 17, 2026June 15, 2026 The season of Lent is marked by repentance, sorrow and preparation for the culminating darkness of Good Friday and Christ’s…
Advent | Bible | Church Year Advent: God Is Bringing Us Hope December 17, 2025June 15, 2026 Most of us enjoy celebrating the traditional themes of Advent: hope, peace, joy and love – not suffering. Yet suffering…
Advent | Bible | Church Year Advent: God Is Keeping His Promises November 19, 2025June 15, 2026 “He shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord. … And they shall dwell secure, for…
Bible | Church Year | Jesus Christ Holy Cross Day: Glory Through Suffering September 11, 2025June 15, 2026 We’ve all had times when we were sure we had everything right, only to find out we were completely wrong….
Bible | Church Year | Pentecost From Pentecost Forward: Gospel, Church, Mission June 4, 2025June 15, 2026 After his resurrection, the first item in Jesus’ mind is that the apostles wait for the power of the Holy…
Bible | Church Year | Easter What Does Jesus’ Resurrection Have to Do With Me? April 16, 2025June 15, 2026 The cross is God’s gracious response to our own sinful and willful irresponsibility, choices and actions. We sin. We are…
Ash Wednesday | Bible | Church Year | Lent Psalm 51 and Ash Wednesday: A Reflection February 27, 2025June 15, 2026 Lent begins with the trace of ashes and the somber words: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you…
