in Trinity 15
For the Love of Money
For the Love of Money Matthew 6:24-34 T Trinity 15 INI The things we love cause us anxiety and worry. We want to make sure we hold on to the things we love, because we...
The Foolishness of the Cross
The Foolishness of the Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 T Holy Cross Day INI What will lift mankind out of it’s suffering? What will reverse death? What has power in this world to combat suffering and...
in Trinity 13
Theoretical Faith
Theoretical Faith Luke 10:23-37 T Trinity 13 INI If something is theoretical, that means that thing is an area of subject and study, but has no practical application. The thing really exists in...
in Feast Days
The Family of God
The Family of God Feast of St. Mary (Observed) T Luke 1:39-55 INI Today, we celebrate the life of Mary. Not because Mary was holy as Jesus was holy. Not because she herself was without...
in Trinity 9
Wise Dealings
Wise Shady Dealings Luke 16:1-9 T Trinity 9 INI The parable of the Dishonest Manager is one of the more confusing parables in Scripture. After hearing it, questions about the story rise up. Like, “why...
in Trinity 8
Hear What You Need to Hear
Hear what you Need to Hear, But Not What You Want Trinity 8 T Matthew 7:15-23 INI Jesus is here to tell you what you need to hear. But never what your sinful flesh wants...
in Feast Days
The Feast of St. James, the Elder
St. James, the Elder Feast of St James T Mark 10:35-45 INI Today we celebrate the life of one of our brothers in the faith, St. James the Elder. As our Lutheran Confessions encourage us...
in Trinity 6
In Christ, the Law is Satisfied
In Christ, the Law is Satisfied Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 5:17-26 T Trinity 6 INI Jesus isn’t satisfied with the way you are. Not according to your sins and sinful nature. Not according to the unrighteous...
in Trinity 5
Jesus Answers Despair
Jesus Answers Despair 1 Kings19:11-21; Luke 5:1-11 T Trinity 5 INI In our Wednesday evening Bible Studies, we’ve covered some heavy topics – abortion, addiction, suicide, divorce. We’ll cover many others but these weighty spiritual...
in Trinity 3
Repentance Changes a Man
Repentance Changes a Man Luke 15:1-32 T Trinity 3 Lord, your grace is so vast and our sins so great. Teach us repentance always. Show us mercy always. Change us, that we may rejoice...