Currently, I am co-writing on another blog for a friend of mine. This is my first post written for that blog, the Lutheran Column. ~ While the Lord's Prayer is a well-known part of a church service, I sometimes wonder if there is a lack of intentionality and consideration in the recitation of the Prayer. …
This mystery is that through the Gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise of Christ Jesus. ~ Ephesians 3:5 ~ One of my favourite chapters in the Bible is Acts 17. This is Paul's speech on Mars Hill to the Greeks about Christ's …
On Thursday, two terrible things happened. We all watched the news again as a gunman targeted a school in Oregon and killed a number of its students and injured many more. We saw the bravery of a man trying to save others, and we also saw once more as families we broken by a very …
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who …
I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope. Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great …
Madelyn Rose Craig 