Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

Tonight, I reflected on how stories shape who we are—our families, our country, and especially our faith. Just like people turn to ancestry sites to learn their roots, we as Christians turn to Scripture. The stories of Adam, Abraham, Israel, and more—they’re not just old tales; they’re our story. And through baptism, Jesus’ story becomes our own. His death, resurrection, and life are now part of our identity—we are baptized children of God. That’s why we remember our baptism tonight. This is where we come from, this is who we are. And it’s a story worth passing down.