Early in the morning, deflated and full of sorrow, they make their way to the tomb to prepare […]
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The journey of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit is an exciting one…dwarves, trolls, dragons, and treasure, with a […]
Imagine you were going to die tonight, surrounded by family and friends. You know that this is your […]
“Actions speak louder than words.” We’ve all heard this, right? It is not what you say that matters, […]
I find myself generally avoiding conversations about the wrath of God playing out in our world, particularly with […]
“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” In his Small Catechism, Martin Luther is extraordinarily clear […]
I have learned a lot in the last year. I have gained insights into my own thought processes […]
Everybody likes a good villain. Whether you are watching your favorite superhero defeat his archenemies, or waging a […]
You would be hard pressed to find a person in scripture who comes to mind faster than Job […]
“Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to […]