Third Sunday of Advent: The Virgin-Born Savior
The Gospel of Matthew lends Joseph's perspective to the birth of Christ.
Third Sunday of Advent: Patience in Suffering
Living the Christian life always has and always will require patience.
Proper 25: On Making a Graceful Exit
How do you view death and dying, and are you prepared to face eternity after this life has ended?
Proper 24: Preaching in a Post-Modern Age
Are you prepared in the day, age and season to proclaim the gospel for all to hear?
The Lasting Charm of Christian Character
Having good character is an eternal virture.
February 26, 2012: The Bible’s Most Misunderstood Text
February 26, 2012: The Bible's Most Misunderstood Text
February 19, 2012: The Prayer God Is Pleased to Answer
A dejected church member said, "Prayer does not work; I tried that!" Indeed, prayer is not a charm for those who know the magic words. It is not self-seeking prayer, ritual prayer or careless prayer that God honors; but God answers prayer. A focus on Elisha in this passage will help us learn the way of prayer that God is pleased to answer.
February 12, 2012: How Sin Is Forgiven
The world is full of Naamans. They are great and commendable people, but they are lost in sin. They are not lepers; but they are eaten up with a plague worse than leprosy. That ancient plague is a fitting picture of the incurable disease of the soul-sin. Just as Naaman was cleansed of his malady, so you may be healed of every sin. How was Naaman cleansed? How may you be cured of sin?