Jesus' story of the rich man and Lazarus reminds us that something incredible is waiting for us in heaven, and his word gives us the faith needed to be there forever.
How serious is Jesus about saving each one of us? How important are we to him? Jesus' parable of the lost sheep reminds us that he came to seek and to save the lost.
We face the temptation to focus on our life in this world, sometimes at the expense of remembering his gospel invitation. Jesus reminds us to be ready to attend his heavenly banquet.
We live in a world in which we are told to promote ourselves, to get everything we think we deserve. Jesus reminds us that humility is God’s way to exalt us, just as Jesus humbled himself for us.
The Martin Luther College Choir presents a choral concert titled “Piercing the Darkness.” The program includes settings of familiar hymns, as well as selections by choral music composers representing a variety of musical styles.