Wednesday, April 30, 2025
After Jesus’ resurrection, we learn that he hangs around for a while. Luke writes in Acts 1:3, “During the forty days after he suffered and died, he appeared to the apostles from time to time …” During this time, the apostles are waiting for Jesus to do something great and earth-shattering (like rising from the… Read more
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Have you ever felt like giving up? Unsure of what to do next, you fall back on what’s familiar, even though it’s not fulfilling. That’s where we find Peter and some of the disciples in our Scripture passage today from the Gospel of John. After the whirlwind of the crucifixion and the resurrection, they feel… Read more
Monday, April 28, 2025
I am the oldest of 29 cousins. More than 70 years ago, our grandparents and parents planned a family reunion every two years. We would gather for an entire week at a Bible camp in the summertime. With the two grandparents, the six siblings and their husbands, and the 29 cousins, there were 43 of… Read more
Saturday, April 26, 2025
When I was a student at Luther Seminary more than 50 years ago, we had daily chapel services. Each of the professors was given a regular opportunity to preach at these services, and we were so fortunate to have a group of world-class preachers in those days. We always looked forward to listening to some… Read more