Immanuel Lutheran Church

Absurd! Yet sometimes we also get caught asking the wrong questions about faith. Instead of trying to make the image of eternity fit into the limits of this life, we need to remember eternal life is a transformed life! A life where death no longer casts shadows. A life where love is not threatened by loss. A life no longer shaped by survival or scarcity. A life grounded in God’s fullness.

2 Thessalonians 2:3 reminds us to stay grounded in faith even when the world feels uncertain. Today, these words continue to speak encouragement to us. The world can feel uncertain, and voices of fear are easy to find. But Paul’s reminder still holds true: God is in control. His promises stand. Our call is to remain grounded in His Word and steady in our faith. When we keep our eyes on Christ, we find peace that no rumor or turmoil can shake. May we hold fast to Christ, confi

At the heart of the Reformation lies the freeing truth that we are justified by grace through faith—not by what we earn, but by what God gives. This timeless message from Martin Luther is still radical today! It challenges all of us who live in a world where worth is measured by productivity, performance, or approval. On this day, we reclaim the good news: we are loved not because we are perfect, but because God is gracious.

“Always pray and never give up.” — Luke 18:1 When answers feel delayed and prayers seem unheard, remember the persistent widow. She refused to give up—and so should we. Jesus promises that God, unlike the unjust judge, hears and responds to those who keep calling on Him. Even when you can’t see the answer, keep praying. God is working in the silence. Don’t lose heart—your faith and persistence matter.

In our hectic daily life, we often need reminders…a calendar event, text, email, or that obnoxious phone alarm. Even the apostle Paul...