The King of Love My Shepherd Is Monday, November 12 “The King of love my shepherd is” Read Psalm 23. This entire hymn is based upon Psalm 23. You’ll find references to the Psalm in every verse. Why do you think this Psalm has become such a favorite? What does it mean to you? Tuesday, … Read more
All Saints Sunday, November 4, 2012 It’s a popular and biblical saying on All Saints Sunday. We celebrate those who have gone before us in faith who now rest from their labors. What labors? Which labors? Are we laboring in the same way as the Christian Church of today? One good look at the … Read more
What is the World to Me? Monday, November 5 “What is the world to me With all its vaunted pleasure” Read 1 John 2. John makes a distinction between the things that are from God and from the world. Why is it important for us to make that distinction too? Do we ever confuse the … Read more
Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2012 God is in the business of taking our sinful lives and reforming them through forgiveness and a new perspective. How has God reformed your life? Take some clues from Martin Luther and a few of his 95 Theses. Dr. Robert Holst delivers a powerful Reformation message about being re-formed in … Read more
Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise Monday, October 29 “Thine the amen Thine the praise Alleluias angels raise” Read Revelation 19:1-10. John experiences an amazing thundering shout of Hallelujah from those in heaven. Why are they praising God? Do we praise God for the same reason? Tuesday, October 30 “Thine the breaking of the bread … Read more
Sunday, October 21, 2012 The story of our lives as Christians is intricately woven into the Divine Story. We cry to God for mercy because of our sin. He comes to us, dwells with us and gives us mercy beyond our imagination. He gives us forgiveness. A worship service we call The Divine Service developed … Read more
A Mighty Fortress Monday, October 22 “A mighty fortress is our God, A trusty shield and weapon” Read Psalm 46. A fortress is only needed when there is an assault. What assault does the Psalmist describe? What assault is raging against you? How does God provide you with “a mighty fortress?“ Tuesday, October 23 “The … Read more
The Divine Service Monday, October 15 “Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy” Read Mark 10:46-52. How are we all like blind Bartimaeus? Do you call to Jesus for mercy? What can we expect from Jesus when we do? What can He expect from us? Tuesday, October 16 “Glory to God in the Highest” Read Luke … Read more
Sunday, October 14, 2012 What do you have in your Christ Cocktail? A little of this voice, a splash of that influence, and a lot of Jesus. Is that really what it means to be a Jesus follower? This week’s GodSing song is “In Christ Alone.” Alone. In the end, Jesus is the last one … Read more
Sunday, October 7, 2012 How amazing is the grace of God? Is God’s grace amazing enough to save wretches like us? Listen to three stories from Jordan Ray, Bethel’s Director of Christian Outreach as he tells us the story behind the famous hymn, a story from his childhood and then brings us into a much … Read more