Victorious Over Despair

They were in shock. Complete and total disbelief. It didn’t seem real. Things had changed overnight. Everything they had been dreaming about was shattered. Their hope was dashed. What else could they do but go home.

A Lesson on Doubt

Doubting Thomas…It’s an unfortunate nickname. Because it wasn’t just Thomas, you know. Unbelief was the default reaction to Jesus’ resurrection.

It Doesn’t End Like This.

Easter sets before you the prospect of fearlessness in life as well as death. Let us trust in Jesus’ resurrection!

The Beauty of the Cross

John is incredibly restrained as he depicts the ugliness of the crucifixion. He is too focused on the beauty of his Savior’s love.

How Much Does Your Savior Love You?

“How do I love thee, let me count the ways.” Sounds almost Shakespearean, but it’s actually the beginning of a sonnet by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, written for her husband.

Jesus Is Both Defeated and Victorious

IBack in the beginning of Lent, which honestly seems like months ago, we shared a devotional booklet with the congregation titled: Christus Paradox, or the paradoxes of Christ.

You Have Every Reason to Ask the Question

She had every reason to ask the question. It seemed like she had done so many things right.

The Hidden Warrior

Jesus is a Hidden Warrior. Weeping at Lazarus’ grave doesn’t look very warrior-like until he shows that he has power over death itself.

Dealing with a Drought

Right now people across the world are dealing with droughts because of the Coronavirus. There is a financial drought, as businesses close…

The Warrior Rejected by Many Followers

Sermon based on John 6:66-68 preached by Pastor Scott Schwertzfeger of Zion Lutheran Church in Leads, WI