To All Those in Rome (and Hope!) Who Are Loved by God

To All Those in Rome (and Hope!) Who Are Loved by God

Last week, we learned about the author of the letter. This week, we consider its recipients—the Roman church. And though we are separated from them by time and space, we share with them similar needs and questions in our relationship with God. Questions to Consider:...
The Gospel is a Prison Break

The Gospel is a Prison Break

Concluding our series in Prayers, we look to a strange scene in the book of Acts where Peter breaks out of prison. But far from being a passage that is telling us to work harder to undo the forces that bind us or even pray more earnestly, our attention is directed to...
The Gospel is a Prison Break

Prayer for Boldness

The believers in the early church in Acts, pray for boldness as they face persecution for their faith in Jesus.  
The Gospel is a Prison Break

What Child is This?

A famous Christmas carol asks, “What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?” In today’s passage, Simeon and Anna answer those questions. But the question is not just...