He Saves: Us From Wasting Our Lives
Many remark that we are living in dark days. By this, they mean that the present —and the future—are marked by sadness, hardship, afflictions, and breakdowns at every level.
He Saves: By Bringing Light
Look the Lamb of God! John the Baptist’s exclamation is well-known by many of us. But have you ever thought about how strange a thing this is to say?
He Saves: Through Baptism
Today’s focus is on God’s great love for the great gatherings of sinful people. God makes a habit of calling the unfit and the unworthy through his powerful Word and also Christ’s Baptism.
He Saves: The Nations
The star is a prominent symbol of the Christmas season. We make star-shaped cookies. We hang lighted stars outside our homes. We often adorn the tops of our Christmas trees with stars. The star is a distinctly Christmas symbol.
Salvation Unfolds: With Surpassing Glory
The glory of God’s chosen and beloved Son is different than the glory of Moses. Moses reflected God’s glory, but the glory was never his own—so it faded. The glory of Jesus is different and it has always been Jesus’.
Salvation Unfolds: Overcoming Evil
We live in a world always looking out for number one—ourselves. Sometimes that means we play nice with others. But many times, we find ourselves competing with one another for the same things.
Salvation Unfolds: With Sufficient Grace
During the season of Epiphany, we are getting to know Jesus better and better. Today, he presents the differences between a life built on faith in him and one built on faith in created things, including ourselves.
Salvation Unfolds: Through Proclamation
Jesus calls Peter, James, and John to be his disciples. But why these men? According to Peter’s self-assessment, it was not because of his own righteousness. Jesus doesn’t argue with his evaluation. But the Lord still calls these men.
ALA Sunday: Living God’s Love
ALA is committed to serving its federation and community by providing an exceptional education, preserving a Christ-focused school culture, promoting spiritual growth and Christian service, and preparing life-long disciples of Jesus Christ.
Salvation Unfolds: Despite Direct Rejection
Throughout the Sundays after the Epiphany of our Lord, we are getting to know Jesus better. Today in our Gospel text, we meet Jesus in the early stages of his public ministry.
Salvation Unfolds: Through Washing
Today’s readings and songs focus on Christ’s baptism. At first glance, it seems like such a strange thing! Why was Jesus baptized?
Salvation Unfolds: To the Nations
The star is a prominent symbol of the Christmas season. We make star-shaped cookies. We hang lighted stars outside our homes. We often adorn the tops of our Christmas trees with stars. The star is important because it led wise men to see the Savior.
Good News: For the World
The star is really an Epiphany symbol. The star is important because it led wise men to see the Savior of nations. On Epiphany, we rejoice in God’s grace to all his people.