Jesus’s name means “the Lord saves.” He is going to do His name for you! We’re on the receiving end of His saving us. That’s the way to start the new year. Repent of [...]

Like Simeon, you’ve received Jesus. You’ve received His Body and Blood for the remission of all your sins, so you’re ready for anything. Ready for life, death, school, [...]

How utterly awful is today’s remembrance? Herod finds out about the birth of Jesus from the Wise Men and, to eliminate any chance of a rival king taking the throne from him, commands his [...]

St. Stephen teaches us that the Christian faith has suffering in it. It’s just the day after probably the biggest Christian celebration, and we’re already remembering the first martyr [...]

Christ’s Mass — that’s what we celebrate today! Family and friends and all of that is secondary to Christ coming into your flesh. Today is Day 1! God the Son has taken on your [...]

Merry Christmas from Higher Things! If you have questions or topics that you’d like discussed on Higher Things® Video Shorts, email them to support@higherthings.org or send a text to [...]

Everyone’s a big Mary fan in December. Lutherans love Mary, too! But the big deal about Mary isn’t…Mary. The big deal is Who’s in her womb. Mary is blessed because of [...]

“Therefore let every father of a family know that it is his duty, by the injunction and command of God, to teach these things to his children, or have them learn what they ought to know. [...]

Christians across all denominations have no problem with baby Jesus in the manger. But a lot of them are horrified by images of crucified Jesus on the cross. But the nativity scene is only good [...]

Family gatherings during the holidays can end up being huge messes. When you have to deal with *those* people (and you know who *those* people are!), remember the suffering and death of Jesus. [...]