April 2016 Pastor’s Blog
“Marriage is a gift of God, intended for the joy and mutual strength of those who enter it and for the well-being of the whole human family. God created us
Read more“Marriage is a gift of God, intended for the joy and mutual strength of those who enter it and for the well-being of the whole human family. God created us
Read moreDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Sometime between my writing these words and your reading them, I will have begun to wear new eyeglasses. Like many people, my eyesight has
Read more“Be with us through this season, Lord, and all our earthly days, that when the final Easter dawns, we join in heaven’s praise.” – O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days,
Read moreLike good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:10 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, EPIPHANY
Read more“We should fear and love God that we may … help [our neighbor] to improve and protect his property and business.” – Martin Luther’s explanation to the 7th Commandment How
Read moreTherefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses . . . let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 Dear
Read moreRejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. – Philippians 4:4 There are many reasons to rejoice together at Reformation! And the weeks ahead are no exception. This
Read moreDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! OH! THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Read moreThen little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; but
Read moreDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” (Matthew 18:5, Mark 9:37, Luke 9:48) As I write these words in
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