Sanctification by the Spirit means faith itself comes from God — not from our own striving. A reflection on 2 Thessalonians 2:13 and what Luther understood that changed everything.
This week at Triumphant Cross: Prayers for the Church Thursday evening, Sunday worship June 21, and two new devotional posts on faith and discipleship.
Planning a memorial service while processing grief is incredibly heavy. It is a lot of logistics to balance when a family member is likely feeling emotionally exhausted.
When Jesus eats with sinners in Matthew 9, the religious crowd complains. Sissy Gifford asked us to sit with that discomfort — and then turned it around.
This week at Triumphant Cross: WELCA Wednesday evening, Prayers for the Church Thursday, Sunday worship with a potluck fellowship and council meeting. Plus, a new blog reflection on Matthew 9.
John 17 gives us a rare window into the deepest desires of Christ — what Jesus prayed for His people the night before He died, and why it still matters.
