The Confirmation students talked about if we can trust the New Testament eye witnesses. If the writers of the New Testament were liars, many could refute the claims at the time of speaking and writing. They would also be giving up their lives for a lie. Seems like they were pretty certain in what they … Read more
Psalm 16 comes up in our lectionary on Easter Day. Also noteworthy is that St. Peter quotes it in Acts 2, telling the Jews that though they put Jesus to death, God would not allow his Holy One to be bound by death. We know that Jesus’ resurrection is a resurrection promised to all his … Read more
Can miracles exist outside of God? Was Jesus only stunned? These are topics the Confirmation students talked about based on the Case for Faith and Case for Christ (student edition) books. Miracles defy the laws of science, so something greater than science would need to intervene was one talking point. With everything Jesus went through … Read more
Psalm 15 asks “who can dwell with God?”, that is, “who will be saved and be in God’s presence forever?”. The Psalm then lists various attributes about the righteous ones who will be saved. As Christians, we look to Jesus as the one who perfectly lived according to this. He in turn shares his righteousness … Read more
This video has samples of the music from Evening Prayer, the worship order we’ll be following for our Lenten Midweek services.
Consider how God has blessed you, not just for your own sake, but for how he may bless others through your service. This is a part of fearing, loving, and trusting in God above all things.
Perhaps the most unique and useful lesson the Psalms teach us is how to lament. Life does not always go well for us. Often it is quite the opposite. Jesus did not promise us great earthly blessings and treasures. Rather, he taught us that to follow him is to take up our own cross and … Read more
Text: Lisa M. Clark TTune: Public Domain 1 We are exiles from the garden, banished by our sinful choice Terrified to seek His pardon, hiding from our Father’s voice Underneath the branches swaying, sweat and blood fall to the ground In the darkness Christ is praying; He comes forward to be bound.