left behind

‘But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving inContinue reading “left behind”

no distinction…

For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, ‘No one who believes in him will be put to shame.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to allContinue reading “no distinction…”

faith

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. (Hebrews 11:1-3, NRSV) By faith ourContinue reading “faith”

thankful

Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have,Continue reading “thankful”

Advent Devotional from Luther Seminary

Follow the below link to the website for the Advent Devotional from Luther Seminary. You can either download the booklet in a pdf form, or sign up for a daily email. This is a wonderful resource! http://www.luthersem.edu/advent/?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=All+Dynamic+Links&utm_content=Advent+Devotional+2013+is+Available+Now%21&utm_campaign=20131108+-+Advent+Devo+to+God+Pause+Subscribers

Unreasonable…

In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with aContinue reading “Unreasonable…”