In the parable of the prodigal son, we can find ourselves: as the wayward son, the self-righteous son, or the grumbling Pharisees. But we could also call it the parable…
The disciples were downcast and filled with hopelessness. The one they had followed was dead and the prospect of the resurrection and new life seemed too good to be true.…
When Jesus breathed His last and gave up His Spirit and died on the cross the earth shook and the rocks split. Three days later when an angel from heaven…
Every single one of us miss the mark. As inventive, creative, and successful as humans can be in many aspects of life to overcome issues, the only way to overcome…
Although New Year’s Eve is more holiday than holy day, the people of God come together not simply to remember the passage of time but to commend their days to…
Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate with joy the birth of our Lord, born to save us from sin, death, and the devil forever. We are reborn as His brothers and…
“Glory to God in the Highest!” the angels sang as they heralded the birth of the Messiah. May the glory of that message and the joy of the angels’ song…
In today’s Readings, we hear warnings about the coming day of the Lord. Such warnings can fill us with fear and questions. But we are also encouraged by God’s faithfulness…
In Luke 18 we read about the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The Pharisee prayed about himself and thanked God he wasn’t like all the other “sinners”.…
As with all blessings from God, Satan often twists their purpose and uses them to distract us from our relationship with the Giver of all good gifts. Instead of trusting…