When the Athanasian Creed is read on Trinity Sunday every year, many Protestant Christians struggle with the last line, “Those who have done good will enter into eternal life, but those who have done evil will go into eternal fire.” This implication that salvation is...
In Luke 13, Jesus confronts a crucial question: Who will enter the Kingdom of God? Many of His listeners assumed that their heritage, knowledge, or outward practices guaranteed them a place. Yet Jesus makes it clear that there is only one way into the Kingdom—and many...
The Christian life is often compared to a race—a race not of speed, but of endurance and faith. In this week’s message, we are reminded to lay aside every weight and sin that hinders us, and to run with perseverance the race set before us. Surrounded by a great cloud...
Sunday, September 7th – Noon at St. James What’s in store??? …Lots of fun, food and family activities! There will be outside games and fun for all! Bring a side or dessert for all to share (but if you forget or are unable to bring anything –...
In our cynical culture, doubting everything has become a default mode. For Christians who believe that being made right with God happens through trusting Jesus, these doubts can precipitate an existential crisis. Some Christians feel guilty for having doubts, but...
