“But now, apart from the law,
the righteousness of God has been disclosed …”

(Rom 3:21)

These words of the apostle Paul voice the essence of Christmas: God Himself is entering this broken world. In our ill pursuit to replace God, we have poisoned the world with selfishness, greed, and fear. God should have send His punishment, but instead, He sent his Son. This most important “but” in story reveals God’s righteousness filled with His mercy and love. In Christ, God is reconciling the world to himself (2 Cor 5:19). Thanks to Him, all is well, all is right. Now we are entrusted with this good news of Christmas to apply this “but” to the present troubles and conflicts. Continue reading →

Sola Gratia is one of the mottos of the Reformation that began on October 31, 1517. With this key principle, Martin Luther emphasized that our salvation is entirely the result of God’s grace — we cannot earn it through our own efforts or good works. Grace alone also defines God’s actions toward this world, as demonstrated in the story of His Son, Jesus Christ. Everything we have — our talents and resources — is a gift from God. Moreover, God gave us His Son to redeem our wrongdoings and failures. All of this out of sheer grace! How could we not praise such a great God? Continue reading →

At the Lutheran Academy in Martin, Slovakia, (LAMS) we opened the school year 2025-2026 as always – worshipping and thanking God for all His care and help. Our school pastors Jana Bosákova and Natália Kacianová encouraged us to be genuine disciples of Jesus, taking up our personal crosses and follow Him. This Jesus-centered program is the time-proven way to find meaning for our lives and secure a long-lasting peace with God and people. As Jesus said, “for those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it” (Matt 16:25).

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Every explorer must know where the north is; otherwise, his odds for surviving in the wilderness are small. In our individual, family, and corporate lives we are like explorers, wondering and curious about what the future holds. On all these journeys as Christians, it is crucial to know the true north – Jesus Christ. His life, death and resurrection can navigate us through our lives and safely bring us home. When we entrust our lives to Jesus, they become one meaningful and purposeful pilgrimage that encourages others to follow the true north. Continue reading →