Jesus is both Shepherd and Gate, who calls us with his voice, protects us from false gospels, and leads his people to life and salvation.

The Emmaus road shows that Jesus comes to disappointed believers through the quiet, certain means of his Word and Sacrament, turning “had hoped” into living hope.

The infinite importance of Christianity hinges on Jesus' very real death and resurrection, which changes everything!

God's acts of judgment and mercy throughout history point us to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Jesus' death means "It is finished." He brings us reconciliation, defeats Satan, exposes evil's futility, and promises us resurrection.

We are to be people self-sacrificial service, and we are given the strength to do that through the body and blood of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion.

We worship the True Servant-King who emptied himself for his people.

Jesus weeps with us over sin, suffering, and death now, but when he returns he will call us forth from our graves like Lazarus.

Even seasoned believers falter in fear, but Jesus is always ready to rescue those who call to him.

The reversals in John's account of Jesus healing the man born blind show that God initiates grace, transforms lives, and reveals truth.

Christians are to follow Jesus' example and embrace humble service over the corrupting pursuit of power.

Jesus's encounter with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well shows that God's love seeks out and saves the ungodly.

Modern distractions like smartphones fuel harmful comparisons and distraction, while what we need is to spend time in prayer and Scripture reading.

Faith in Jesus Christ is the only cure for the venom of sin that flows through your veins.

We should to wake up from being drowsy disciples and recommit ourselves to the discipline of prayer.

"So what will it be, Christian? Will you live by bread alone and die? Or will you live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God? Christ is calling you."

In a fake world of masks and pretense, Christ confronts our play-acting piety calling us to authentic faith and self-denial.

In contrast to the false god of "moralistic therapeutic deism," the true God revealed in Scripture calls us to listen to Jesus as our Lord and Savior who dies and rises for our sins.

Jesus calls Christians to be salt and light by serving our neighbors with our good works that glorify God.

A reflection on the Beatitudes of Jesus as a doorway to understanding the meaning of Christian discipleship.