How Will This Be?Luke 1:30-37Thursday, December 21st, 2023Mary asked the angel "How will this be?" after being told she would give birth to the savior, even though she was a virgin. Pastor Schurman examines how Mary's question was different than Zechariah's similar question to the angel ("How can I be sure of this?"), and we look at other miracles that show nothing is impossible for God.
How Can I Be Sure of This?Luke 1:11-20Thursday, December 14th, 2023Zechariah asked the angel "How can I be sure of this?" after being told he and his wife would be the parents of John, who would announce the coming of the savior to the world. Through the faith given to us by the Holy Spirit, we can be sure of everything the Bible tells us. This Christmas season we should also remember to spread the message of salvation to others.
The Powerful News of Salvation in Christ Is Sweet and SourRevelation 10:1-11Sunday, November 5th, 2023Christians delight in the good news of free salvation in Jesus Christ, but unbelievers resent that message and those who deliver it. That should not stop us from sharing the message with others, though, just as Martin Luther did not stop when he was faced with persecution during the Reformation.
Praise the LORD for the Greatness of His MercyPsalm 103Sunday, September 11th, 2022Do you ever find yourself focusing on the negative things in your day or life, even if things are mostly going well for you in general? Psalm 103 is a great antidote for that negative mentality; it explains, often through wonderful imagery, all of the blessings the LORD gives to us. But the opening verse says "Bless the LORD, O my soul," so how do we bless the LORD?