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...

Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity. I, the Teacher, when king over Israel in Jerusalem, applied my...

Not long ago I posted a video of Mario Lanza singing the Lord's Prayer. There are so many beautiful versions of this prayer as song out...

He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught...

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith,...

I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to...