Grace, Mercy and peace to you from God our Father, through our Lord and Savior, our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. AMEN. One of the most beloved sections of Scripture is the 23rd Psalm. It’s such a beloved section of Scripture … Continue reading
The bible is big. Imagine if you had to read and master everything it contained before becoming a Christian. Just reading the 31,000+ verses in 1,189 chapters of the 66 books takes most people multiple years to accomplish. In the … Continue reading
Psalm 23, Acts 4:1-12, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18 Continue reading
Unless there is a reason to do otherwise (like a significant event or circumstance in the congregation, the community or the world at large), it is most common for me to use the Gospel text as the primary basis for … Continue reading
More and more, people are ignoring the facts when it comes to how they live their lives and just going with “what feels right for me.” A case in point, cohabitation before marriage. The problem is that this is a … Continue reading
“Jesus does what He always does on the Sabbath. He gives out His good gifts. He pours out His grace and forgiveness. He baptizes. He absolves. He feeds. He blesses. Yes, Jesus does His Sabbath work as He shows His … Continue reading
In his daily devotion, Rev. Scott Murray of Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston Texas reminds us: The battle is on. Because of our resurrection with Christ in holy baptism, the spirit and the flesh are locked in a life and … Continue reading
In our secular calendar, there is a cycle of “seasons” (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall). The dates associated with the four seasons of our weather are determined by specific events (i.e., winter solstice, vernal equinox, summer solstice, and autumnal equinox). In … Continue reading
In the February/March Church Newsletter, I explained the meaning behind some of the things you see me wearing as a pastor. But why, throughout much of the church’s history, has the church used special clothing for those who are involved … Continue reading
Pastor Sam Schuldheisz has written an article, “The Resurrection is History,” that follows nicely on my article in this month’s Newsletter. Pastor Schuldheisz points out: Christianity is both historically veracious and verifiable; but it is also falsifiable. In 1 Corinthians … Continue reading