He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:3 ESV But when the sun rose they were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away. Matthew 13:6 ESV...
"The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen—just as you desired of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, 'Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God...
"And Jesus said to them, 'The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.'" (Luke 6:5 ESV) This devotion pairs with this weekend's Lutheran Hour sermon, which can be found at lutheranhour.org.One of the most compelling scenes in the story of the Fiddler on the Roof is the...
If you are anything like me, watching a fire dance about in a fireplace is tremendously soothing.Whether from a fire log, split timber or even natural gas—the yellowy-orange flames can supply more than heat and light. In my opinion, they provide a sense of calm,...
As children, we enjoyed playing with, and learning about, the properties of light through its rays. A small bright light in a dark room allowed us to make shadow puppets, using our hands, on the wall. The magnifying glass opened up new worlds as we explored nature...
"If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you." (John 15:7 ESV)"Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear." (Isaiah 65:24 ESV)I love this song. The way the Gaither Vocal Band does it is...
"Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises (footnote: dwell in the praises) of Israel. In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them." (Psalms 22:33 ESV)When I collect my youngest daughter Sophia from school during Covid19 times she often rushes...
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11 ESV)"And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them." (Acts 3:5 ESV)What do you want or expect...
"Keep your life free from love of money and be content with what you have, for he has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'" (Hebrews 13:5 ESV) "Do not remember the former things. Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall...
Throughout the month of December, the Nugget will be featuring articles focused on important lessons in our Spiritual walk that we can learn from Christmas. This 11 part series features several different authors, but the focus is the same: How can the celebration of...