The kingdom of heaven
The kingdom of heaven (or the kingdom of God) is hidden, it is more valuable than anything else, and it is available to us.
Becoming good soil
The Parable of the Sower is one of the most well-known parables, but potentially one of the most misunderstood. Of course, we all want to be good soil and like to think that’s what we are when we hear God’s Word, but there’s always a bit more to it.
The dreaded word… (Lk. 12:32–40)
From the technology we use every day to the rising house prices, we live in a very different society than we did 2, 10, 20, and 50 years ago.
Bigger barns (Lk. 12:13–21)
Greed is not simply the accumulation of things. It’s about the way we find safety and security in them. Individuals can certainly do that, but what about churches?
The two sons (Lk. 15:1–3,11b–32)
Whether we’re rebellious or whether we’re prideful, God has enough grace to come out and invite us into his kingdom. He comes out to us in our baptism, through his body and blood, and by his Word.
Another chance (Lk. 13:1–9)
A fruit tree that doesn’t bear fruit deserves to be pulled up. Not only does God keep us in the ground for another year – he gives us the most precious gift under heaven: his only Son.