Anointing someone with oil is not a custom we continue in our time, but the meaning behind this cultural ritual is still a part of our world today.
Jesus tells a story of a great banquet table, but the guest list is a surprise no one saw coming; what does it look like to come into the banquet of God today?
The catechism tells us that our only comfort in life and in death is that we belong to our faithful savior Jesus. What does that assurance look like in our world today?
The wisdom writer in Proverbs describes a life that walks in the path of righteousness.
The good shepherd not only watches over his flock, he also provides new life for his sheep.
Water is necessary for survival; Jesus reveals himself as the source of living water which will forever nourish his people.
God reveals himself to be the shepherd who leads his people to good pasture; what does that pasture look like for us today?
There are so many fairy tale stories at Christmas; but none of those stories enters our hearts and changes our lives like the true story of Christmas.
Sometimes we think of joy as a feeling of happiness; the Bible tells us that joy is so much more than a feeling, it is an outward action that comes from an inward assurance.