Jesus’ Baptism: Identity and Mission

Our identity and resulting mission are given to us by God alone, just as they were given to Jesus at his baptism.

Who is the Wise Man?

Every single year, the Gospel reading for the festival of Epiphany is from Matthew 2. Matthew is the only writer who tells us about the Wise Men. Have you ever wondered why they are called that?

From Everlasting to Everlasting…

Tonight as we think about how to spend our time, let’s learn from the One who holds all our time in his hands.

God Protects His Children

Thomas Hawks admitted that he had consumed 10 beers at FedEx field during a Redskins game before climbing into his pickup truck to drive home.

It Happened.

“A Savior was born for you. He is Christ the Lord.” His birth happened for you!

Come: The Lord Himself Has Given You A Sign!

Christmas is a time of giving and receiving. For our society, Christmas and presents are almost inseparable, and with it, the Christmas tree and the presents are almost inseparable. But do you know how the Christmas tree actually came about?

Glory to God; Peace to Earth

The Advent Hymns of Scripture: The Gloria in Excelsis. This song sung to shepherds by the angel host is the part of Jesus’ birth that Luke wants us to experience.

Come: The Holy Highway

When I was recently considering my call to southern Arizona, one of the things many people mentioned that they wouldn’t like about living in Arizona is that they don’t have the change in seasons like we do in Wisconsin. But you know, it’s been said that we really only have two seasons in Wisconsin: Winter and Road Construction.

Mary’s Song: Lessons from a Teenage Girl

Although she was probably no older than 15, we find in Mary’s song, lessons from a teenage girl that will benefit even the most mature Christians.

Come: The Root of Jesse

It’s the second week of Advent and we are looking at another prophecy of Isaiah: the Root of Jesse. There are so many rich connections within this section of God’s Word.