The love of God is a steadfast anchor—unshakable and eternal—as revealed in Psalm 136 and Rom. 8:37–39. Together, these passages weave together a profound truth: God’s love endures forever, and in Christ, nothing can separate us from it. Psalm 136 is a resounding hymn of gratitude, repeating the refrain, “his...
When the weight of life presses down, when shadows of doubt or fear creep in, Psalm 121 calls us to lift our eyes to the hills, where our help comes from—not from the hills themselves, but from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. This ancient song of ascent...
As baptized children of God, we are bound to His promises, sealed in the waters of baptism and sustained by His unending grace. Yet life’s trials can sometimes cast shadows over our faith, leaving us feeling distant from God. Psalm 77, penned by Asaph, speaks to such moments, offering Comfort...
Peter T. Olson July 26, 1974 – July 30, 2025 Peter Olson was born July 26, 1974, to David and Cynthia Olson, and passed away unexpectedly July 30, 2025. He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kansas City, Missouri, where he also attended Holy Cross...
Erich P. Mueller Oct. 8, 1933 – Jan. 2, 2025 Erich P. Mueller was born Oct. 8, 1933, in Olivette, Mo., to Erich and Meta Mueller. He attended grade school at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Olivette and high school at St. Paul’s in Concordia. He earned his Bachelor of...
Dear faithful servants of Christ, Your life as a Christian is a calling to serve, whether in your home, congregation, or community. In a world that often pulls us toward doubt and distraction, or amid challenges—cultural pressures, or personal weariness—Psalm 1 offers a timeless reminder of the strength and joy...
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope,” (Rom. 15:13, ESV). God does not merely give His gifts—He fills us with His gifts of joy and peace so that we abound...
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole...
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law,” (Gal. 5:22-23, ESV). Sanctification—the Holy Spirit’s work of strengthening us to lead holy lives—is never wrong. Before St. Paul provides the list of the fruit of the Spirit, he first includes a list...
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh,” (Gal. 5:16, ESV). Whether it is a journey through the snow or a forest, we often follow a path that has already been marked. The psalmist notes, “Your word is a lamp to my...