When it comes to current events Christians too frequently fall into one of the twin ditches of either allowing themselves to become spokespeople for one of the approved cultural positions (usually either “conservative” or “liberal”) or withdrawing from the world in...
In 1 Corinthians 6 Paul argues against the misguided notion that Christians can do what they want with their bodies since they have the Holy Spirit. This error, Paul says, misunderstands the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus: since Jesus' body rose from the...
Christians have been united to Jesus so that his death to sin means that we have died to sin, and his resurrection means that Christians have been given the power of a new, free life. This happens through our baptism, in which the word of God is mixed with normal...
The content of movies has changed dramatically in the last 100 years. What once was considered offensive and even pornographic is now commonplace. The false dichotomy of either mindlessly enjoying all contemporary media or withdrawing from and rejecting it undermines...
Meet Jack Blair Jack began attending St. James when he was a senior at Metro East Lutheran High School (MELHS) after being invited to youth group and church by Beau and Carmen Swiatek. Jack experienced a reigniting of his faith through youth group and his...
Mahnomen Community Outreach Amazon Wish List The St. James Youth Group invites both St. James and Beautiful Savior congregations to join us in supporting Mahnomen community during our upcoming mission trip. We aim to address various needs, primarily collecting school...
Over the past few months, our team has been hard at work behind the scenes to bring a new dimension to our worship experience. We’re thrilled to share an exciting development that will immerse you even more deeply into the heart of our congregational gatherings....
Holding the baby Jesus, Simeon rejoices at seeing God's salvation in human form, but he also sees the pain that the coming of the Messiah's kingdom will cause. This mixture of glory and pain has always been a hallmark of the reign of Jesus – God's...
A Great Way to Get Into Community! What Are Community Groups?Community Groups offer a wonderful opportunity for Christian fellowship, scripture study, and prayer in a more intimate, small group setting. These gatherings are designed to build relationships, encourage...
By using the themes of the Word, the Light, the Children, and the God who dwells with his human creatures, St. John demonstrates that he believes the incarnation of the God-man, Jesus, God is finally renewing his creation, especially for those who receive Jesus in...
