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Issue 104

“Why is light given to him who is in misery?”

Job 3:20a


Christians are called to contend (grab hold and wrestle) with reality.


As Children we were scared of the dark and imagined what might have been hiding therein. As Adults we have seen the evil that is in this fallen world and even within our own self-centered hearts and minds—we would rather these things stay in the dark. We would like to be able to “throw our covers over our heads” and pretend like they are not there.


God does not humor us. He shines a light on all of it. We see (fully) what we are up against. We come face to face with our fears, our shame, and our guilt. Why? Why must we see this? Why does God shine a light on misery and make us look?


Friend, you need a Savior! Look and see. You are in need of a Savior and He has come in the flesh for you.


“A theology of glory calls evil good and good evil.

The theology of the cross calls the thing what it actually is.”

Martin Luther


Talking Together

What do you envision when you hear the word WICKED?
Is it the same as what the Psalmist describes? Probably not. Listen up!

Check out the video here!
Sermon for the Second Sunday of Lent

Today's Readings: Genesis 32:22-32, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, Matthew 15:21-28

The Introit is: Psalm 25:1-2a, 7-8, 11; antiphon: Psalm 25:6, 2b, 22

The Collect of the Day:
O God, You see that of ourselves we have no strength. By Your mighty power defend us from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever

The daily readings for this week: March 13: Gen. 16:1–9, 15–17:22; Mark 6:1–13; 14: Gen. 18:1–15; Mark 6:14–34; 15: Gen. 21:1–21; Mark 6:35–56; 16: Gen. 22:1–19; Mark 7:1–23; 17: Gen. 24:1–31; Mark 7:24–37; 18: Gen. 24:32–52, 61–67; Mark 8:1–21; 19: Gen. 27:1–29; Mark 8:22–38