For all the blessings of the light
It has been a long day although a good one. I was thankful for sunshine and milder temperatures. After making some calls, checking the mail at the office and admiring…
Patience
Patience: An Old English word for patience is "longsuffering" and sometimes it feels like it sounds. The little sports car had potential but obviously had seen better days. The teenager,…
Saturday
...at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. Rom. 11:5-6…
An Oath of Solitude
They are not intelligent enough to correctly spell the name of their own state/commonwealth on their protest signs. How can they possibly believe they know better than the experts: scientists,…
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him…
Many of you are used to reading the lessons in advance to give you an opportunity to prepare for Sunday worship. This Sunday, April 26th the gospel lesson will be Luke…
Wednesday, April 22
We will never change the world by going to church. We can only change the world by being the Church. I believe that the above sentiment is true. I also…
Tuesday of Easter 2
From a sermon by Maximus of Turin, 5th Century. (pardon the use of male pronouns, it was written long before inclusive language was a thing!) And so, my brethren, we…
Saturday, April 18
My car was making funny noises and well, I just knew something wasn't right. I did not attempt to fix it myself...I am not an auto mechanic. An old filling fell…
Thursday of Easter 1
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:7 Do not let anxiety, fear or boredom take away your peace. It already feels like April has…
Prayer
1 Thess. 5:17 "Pray without ceasing" Luther along with many others through the years has said when you feel you can do nothing else have heartfelt sympathy and pray. I…