In Luke 16, Jesus reminds us that everything we have—our time, talents, and treasures—ultimately belongs to God. We are not the true owners, but stewards entrusted with His gifts. True success, Jesus says, is not measured by how much we gather for ourselves, but by...
“40 Days for Life is a pro-life international campaign that involves 40 days of prayer and peaceful vigils outside abortion facilities, aiming to end abortion through prayer and community outreach.” This Spring, Saint James will be joining members of Good Shepherd,...
Tim and Cheryl Schnicker will be leading youth from surrounding LCMS churches on a one-week mission trip at Camp Trinity in New Haven, MO, May 31-June 5. This is a great opportunity for youth ages 14-18 to have fun, serve and grow spiritually, intellectually,...
Please save the date for October 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM, in Fellowship Hall ,to join us for a New Members’ Welcome Night at St. James! This is a wonderful opportunity for our congregation to welcome our new members and share in community! Please bring a snack or desert...
September 14 is observed in the Church calendar as Holy Cross Day. While it may not be among the more widely recognized feasts, it is deeply significant for the people of God. The Cross of Jesus is not a symbol to be hidden away or diminished, but the very heart of...
The current day nation of Israel was established in 1948, a place for many of the Jews who survived the holocaust to call home. Many Christians in Europe and North America consider this to be a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies to Abraham and his offspring that...
Life often leaves us tired—not just physically, but spiritually. The pressures of temptation, the pull of the world, and the struggle against our sinful nature can wear us down. Psalm 1 reminds us of the seriousness of sin, showing how it grows and takes hold if left...
Life is often described as a journey, and Scripture gives us a powerful picture of what that journey looks like. In Hebrews 12, the writer speaks of two mountains—Mount Sinai and Mount Zion. For the first hearers of this letter, Mount Sinai was a familiar reminder of...
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...
