Because Christ is risen, our salvation is sure. When Jesus walked this earth, he made an audacious claim. Jesus said he was the Son of God. He said he was the Messiah. And he said he had come to die for the sins of the world. In fact, just before he was executed, he had a passover meal with his disciples, and he said the bread of the meal, which was broken, … [Read more...] about Our Salvation Is Sure
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Resurrection and Sorrow: A Tender Easter
On an Easter kept through a pandemic, I am reminded... Easter does not mean that Christians do not weep, that we do not hang our heads in sorrow when a grandfather says goodbye too soon, when the cancer returns in the young dad, when the smoke smothers a man in his bed, when the strength of the boy is spent, when breath grows short, when legs curl up under covers. We do … [Read more...] about Resurrection and Sorrow: A Tender Easter
The Meaning of Good Friday
On Good Friday we remember the death of Jesus. But why all the hoopla? Lots of people die. Lots of people died on crosses. Why does the death of Jesus stand out? Let's ask Jesus about Good Friday. Jesus clearly understood the immanence, nature, and significance of his future death. Early in his ministry Jesus begins to point to his death and its meaning. Comparing … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Good Friday
On Keeping Calm
Keep calm and carry on. I like this old slogan. I am making it my own. I have found it helpful, and I think it expresses some biblical sentiments. It’s helpful because so often the only option we have is to, well...um, keep calm and carry on. It says when you don’t know what to do, don’t panic. Keep going. Try not to fret over what is. By God's grace, life has a … [Read more...] about On Keeping Calm
Our Sheild
You may not realize it, but you use a shield nearly every day. We all do. It’s called a windshield. 😊 I know a windshield may not carry the same panache of a warrior’s shield, but it serves a similar function. A windshield protects us. It protects us by bearing the elements of the road. Sure, it really does shield us from wind and the occasional rain and maybe snow. … [Read more...] about Our Sheild