Matthew’s Gospel begins with a genealogy that spans all the way from Abraham to Jesus. It’s a long, tedious list of men’s names, but among them there are five women:... read more →
We Americans don’t like the notion of Kings and Queens ruling over us. We tried it once and it didn’t work out well. But deep down, we know that we... read more →
Why choose the church? The church teaches us to make sacrifices that will be good for our souls. What things are most important to you? If you look at how... read more →
Why choose the church? There are so many reasons, but one of my favorites is the joy that comes from being a part of this spiritual family! Whether it is... read more →
Forgiveness is one of the hardest and yet most essential parts of our faith. We all carry around so much on our shoulders—pain from things that have been done to... read more →
As we wrap up the sermon series on gothic church architecture, we find ourselves at the pinnacle of our worship space—the Sanctuary—and in it, the altar and the tabernacle. The... read more →
Church architecture through the ages has always been a fascinating representation of the faith of those who worship in the churches. A gothic church has four main pieces: the narthex,... read more →
It's so easy for us to get bogged down in the details and miss the big picture. Isaiah spoke out against the practice of offering sacrifices to God because Israel... read more →
What are our priorities? What do we spend the most time and energy on? And do the answers to those questions line up with each other? That’s the question central... read more →
Who is Jesus to you? Jesus is the eternal second person of the Trinity, the Son of the Father, the eternal Word, our friend, our confidant, our Lord and King,... read more →