Life is not a problem to be solved, but a gift to receive.

There is no AA for legalists. At least not officially. But there ought to be, and it should be called your local church.

I begged Jesus to turn this wine back into water, but my prayers went unanswered.

Epiphany—is for the Gentiles, those who were once not God’s people, but who now, by the grace of God in Christ have become the people of God

Waiting, in hope, for someone else to arrive.

I don’t love that there’s all this mess, but that feels like an important part of the process.

A Flawless Record Won’t Cut It (In Football and Life)

It is terribly easy to set up our theology as a buffer against the real coming of the Lord and its consequences.

When the church is a political actor, the gospel doesn’t have the final word.

A Thanksgiving Sermon

Editor’s Note: This article by Reed Lessing originally appeared in the November 2006 issue of The Lutheran Witness. Due to increased interest in Dispensationalism resulting from the conflict in Israel, we’re making it available as an online resource. Please note that Dr. Lessing does not address the political situation in Israel. Rather, he seeks to address the theological issues related to claims about the land of Israel.

Things You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else (But Church)

I was told I was beloved and worthy and so I began to believe it and act accordingly.

Easter message for the church.

Recent polls have found that 65% of Americans now believe that aliens exist.

A high anthropology approach to religion can be devastating, as it sets unrealistic expectations for human behavior and leads to burnout and disillusionment.

We cannot forget that even scripture does not get the final word. Heaven does.

What’s Life Really All About?