When Pastor Schleis and I first talked about our Advent services about a month ago, he suggested, “I think we … More
Tag: Hope
Put Your Hope in the Lord
“Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my … More
Facing Oppression
Oppression is evil. Not convinced? Listen to Solomon’s stark assessment of our world: “Again I looked and saw all the … More
Our Living Hope
Need some hope today? A member of our church recently shared this story with me: “Each year after my Easter … More
When Everything Seems Meaningless
“Meaningless! Meaningless! Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless” (Ecclesiastes 1:2). Isn’t that the truth? Everything is meaningless! If it sounds like … More
Our Light
“This sickness is horrible. Every day I feel weaker with lots of pain, and I can hardly breathe at all. … More
Ascension Day Sermon: Under His Feet
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s … More
Hope for the Downcast
Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They … More
The Churches Are Empty, but So Is the Tomb
The churches are empty – but so is the tomb, and Jesus is victor over death, doom, and gloom. Wow. … More
Calm for Our Anxious Hearts
Do you ever feel anxious when you wake up in the morning? Sometimes you don’t even know what you’re anxious … More
Upside-Down Savior 