Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence   or stand in the place of the great; for it is better to be told, “Come up here,”...

The letter to the Hebrews let us know that God is worthy of reverence and awe. All we have to do is look around and see all of the...

Now [Jesus] was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled...

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship...

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—...

If you remove the yoke from among you,   the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil,  if you offer your food to the hungry   and...

One of the most famous religious "divisions" in history was the Crusades. I didn't know all that much about them to be honest, so found...

[Jesus said:] “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and...

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so...

God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How long will you judge unjustly and show...

Am I a God nearby, says the Lord, and not a God far off? Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them? says the Lord. Do I not...

Marty Haugen has written many liturgical music used in Lutheran (and other) churches. Here is his song that reminds me where our treasure...

[Jesus said:] “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and...

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By...

Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all...

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very...

I think I have posted this video before, but I think it is worth another look. This week's texts looked at the fleetingness of the things...

Someone in the crowd said to (Jesus),“Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Friend,...

So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds...

Hear this, all you peoples; give ear, all you who dwell in the world, you of high degree and low, rich and poor together. My mouth shall...