by Katie Erickson
Who are you?
You may answer that question in a variety of ways. The simplest way is to give your name, but there are many other ways we share our identity and answer the question of who we are Perhaps you identify yourself with your employment or career: I’m an engineer,...
by Charlie Wolcott
Many sermons have been preached on the temptations of Jesus and how to combat them, but most of the time, they end up being just a practical application for us. Matthew and Luke describe the account in detail, whereas Mark just skims over it with a sentence or two....
by Katie Erickson
Since early February 2023, I have been writing through both 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians, one passage at a time. We have covered a lot of theological ground in the past almost two years! It only feels right to wrap up all of this with a concluding post, especially...
by Charlie Wolcott
Most of you reading this are familiar with the account of Jesus’ baptism. Each of the Gospels at least touches this moment: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Jesus, when He is ready to begin His ministry, goes to John the Baptist to be baptized. John initially refuses...
by Katie Erickson
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
Greet one another with a holy kiss. All God’s people here send their greetings.
May the grace of...
by Charlie Wolcott
When the time for Jesus to come to earth arrived, the last time anyone heard anything from God was 400 years prior with the prophet Malachi. As had happened in the past, when God had a message to specific individuals, He would send a prophet or an angel to notify the...
by Katie Erickson
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you — unless, of course, you fail the test? And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test. Now we pray to God that you will not...
by Charlie Wolcott
I have been praying about what to write about as the year comes to a close, as well as what to do for next year. With Christmas approaching, many preachers begin to focus on the birth of Christ, and that’s never a bad idea, but I want to do something more than that....
by Katie Erickson
This will be my third visit to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. I now repeat it while absent: On my return I will not spare those who sinned earlier...
