Justin Linscheid

Someone recently reminded me that “Hallowed be Thy name” comes before “Give us this day our daily bread” in the Lord’s Prayer. It’s a subtle yet profound reminder that Jesus […]

“The flesh whines against service but screams against hidden service. It strains and pulls for honor and recognition. It will devise subtle, religiously acceptable means to call attention to the

Two months before his death, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached a sermon on significance. He said:“If you want to be important—wonderful. If you want to be recognized—wonderful. If you

“Condescend to all the weaknesses and infirmities of your fellow-creatures, cover their frailties, love their excellencies, encourage their virtues, relieve their wants, rejoice in their prosperities, compassionate their distress, receive

“For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them but has listened to their cries for help.” Psalm 22:24

“Anyone who thinks that his time is too valuable to spend keeping quiet will eventually have no time for God and his brother, but only for himself and his own

Sometimes God uses the simplest things to teach us profound truths. This morning, while watching a show with my daughter about a snowman coming to life, I had a moment

The crowd had gathered, their voices rising with intensity and desperation. “Release Barabbas!” they shouted, choosing a man imprisoned for insurrection. The people wanted Rome to fall; they longed for

There’s an old saying, “They’re so heavenly minded, they’re no earthly good.” It’s often said about people whose gaze seems fixed on eternity to the point that they seem to

The day after Christmas can feel a little quiet, even lonely, or sad. The gifts have been unwrapped, the carols sung, the meals shared, and it’s almost time for the

As children, the idea of Santa Claus sneaking into our homes on Christmas Eve is the pinnacle of excitement. We hang our stockings, leave out cookies and milk, and lie

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and