Theme of the Day: We Can See Clearly A recent survey asked Americans which of the five senses they would least like to lose. 77% chose sight. Navigating life blind poses a plethora of challenges that the sighted do not face. This is why Scripture often uses the concept of blindness as a metaphor for […]

Theme of the Day: Our Mission Proclaims A Living Lord If Jesus remained dead, all he would provide is an example of a beautiful life. Therefore, if Jesus remained dead, the mission of his followers would simply be to share advice on how to live. But because he lives, believers have a meaningful mission. It […]

Theme of the Day: Death Has Lost Its Sting Death can sting in many ways. First, death can sting by casting a shadow over every moment of life. No matter what earthly joy you are experiencing, death guarantees it won’t last. Second, death can sting by separating loves. There are no phone calls or hugs […]

Theme of the Day: A Service of Seven Words from the Cross Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Luke 23:32-34 Luke 23:35-43 John 19:25-27 Matthew 27:45,46 John 19:28,29 John 19:30 Luke 23:44-46 John 19:31-42 947 – Lamb of God, Pure and Holy 436 – The Seven Words 437 – Rest, O Christ, from All Your Labor Prayer of the […]

Theme of the Day: A One-Time Substitute Buries All-Time Guilt On Good Friday we remember the crucifixion and death of our Lord both with sorrow and solemn joy. Though the events of this day fill us with horror, the implications of those events give us every reason for praise. Jesus’ death had this breathtaking significance. […]

Theme of the Day: A New Covenant Buries An Old Contract On Thursday of Holy Week, Jesus began to execute the terms of the New Covenant. This New Covenant replaced an old one and was fundamentally different from in it every way. While the Old Covenant was more like a contract, the New Covenant is […]

Theme of the Day: Surrender Buries Seizure As we begin Holy Week, we see Jesus bury humanity’s endless attempts at seizing power. In our world, power dynamics are almost always in play. Those who don’t have power want it, often more than anything else. Those who have power are willing to do anything to keep […]