Today we are celebrating “All Saints Day”! Today we remember those who have gone before us and have died in the faith. Today we thank God for their faith and life and that we got to know and love them. But, we are not here to herald the accomplishments of great people; and we certainly […]

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November 7, 2021 • Journey of Faith

Throughout Scripture, the life of faith is pictured as that of a Journey of faith. The Journey of faith image has the idea that your entire life is based, shaped around, and focused on Christ and His Word. Your Journey of faith implies and means that you are moving towards a goal: the Kingdom of […]

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When you think about the Lutheran Reformation, one of the easiest ways to think about it is with the phrase “Sola Fide” — by faith alone. That was one of the ways that the Reformers’ summarized their differences with the Roman Catholic Church. “Sola Fide” — by faith alone — is the biblical way of […]

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October 24, 2021 • A Life of Faith

A term that’s helpful to learn and know when it comes to Theology, Christian doctrine, and the study of Scripture is Gospel Motivation. Gospel Motivation is a way to describe that our Christian faith and life is motivated by the good news of eternal salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. Gospel Motivation keeps the proper […]

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Your God given faith in Christ connects you and unites you to the Savior Jesus Christ and all of His gifts of salvation. This gift was given to you by the power of the Word, and the water of Holy Baptism. As you live your everyday life, your God-given faith in Christ also connects you […]

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October 10, 2021 • The Christian Faith

The truths of the Christian Faith, is what we study and learn throughout our lives as we grow and mature as Christians. For instance, • In the Christian Faith, you hear the truth of God’s Law, and apply it to your life; you let it do its work of exposing your sin and leading you […]

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