Who Do You Serve? (LD 34; Joshua 24:14, 15)
What does modern idolatry look like? We often picture ancient statues, but subtle idols—like money, career success, or our own plans—can easily take the place of God in our hearts. Drawing from Joshua 24, this reflection explores what it means to worship God exclusively, wait patiently on His timing, and consciously walk in the grace of the one true God.
Finding our Unity in Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-26; LD 25
How does the gospel advance? It advances not only as people come to faith, but as the church grows together as the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul reminds us that we have been joined together by one Spirit, called to serve rather than compete, and to find our worth not in our gifts or accomplishments but in Christ alone. Through the preaching of the gospel and the visible testimony of the sacraments, our eyes are continually directed back to our Redeemer as we grow in gratitude and are increasingly conformed to him.