When criticized for eating with sinners and tax collectors, Jesus tells a scandalous parable about two lost sons and a scandalously good father. And we find ourselves in the middle…
Why? Why is there suffering and evil? It’s not just a philosophical question. It’s a personal one. Here’s what God did: He made a cross out of them, and He…
For a rebellious people, the weight of the cross pressed down on Jesus.
Into temptation. That’s where we find ourselves. Satan puts his bullseye on the hearts of baptized Christians. But into temptation is also where the Holy Spirit led Jesus. Why? Because…
The children of Israel didn’t deserve it, but by grace God promised to deliver them. He said that He would be their God, and they would be His people. As…
Even as Jesus reveals His glory in the transfiguration, He has a mission to accomplish. He will not stay on the mountain, as Peter wishes. The Father says of Him,…
