Would you like to be a part of this year’s 40 Day Lenten Journey? The 2021 virtual journey will be both a video vlog and written devotional. You can view a sample of “Day 1: The Tempted Christ” here … Our journey starts, Ash Wednesday, February 17th. If you would like the video devotionals sent directly to your […]
This time last year, many exciting in-person and on-site events were happening at East Bethlehem Lutheran Church and in our work as Missionary at Large. the Triune God willed, appointed and worked twenty-eight (28) baptisms at East Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Twenty-five (25) of those baptisms were children and three (3) were adults East Bethlehem celebrated […]
During this Advent season we are reminded that the Lord has come. He has seen and known our griefs and sorrows. He has conquered all enemies … sin, death and the devil. And one day, He will reappear and make all things new, perhaps yet this day. Till then we pray, “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.” […]
The Lord bless and keep you and give to you His peace. In the Gospel reading for this week, John the Baptist sends two of his disciples to Jesus with the question … “Are you the One who is to come or should we expect someone else?” Luke 7:18 (NIV) At that time Jesus cured […]
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.Revelation 22:20-21 (NIV) A blessed Advent to you and your family. Along with the universal Church – the communion of saints gathered from all times, in all places and among all peoples […]
Advent – A New Church Year “Come, Lord Jesus!” A blessed Advent to you and your family. On Sunday, November 29th, the Church begins its new year. In order to prepare for the “comings” of Jesus and to continually receive His gifts, I’d like to provide you with some resources so that you might be […]
A New Church Year On Sunday, November 29th, the Church begins its new year. The Sundays of Advent, unlike the secular calendar of January 1st, don’t focus on renewed personal efforts or resolutions for a “new year … new you”. Rather, this penitential season warns against any spiritual confidence in human potential. They turn us […]
Here’s a vlogcast of the Scripture study for Sunday, Trinity 18. The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 18. Psalm 34 Deuteronomy 10:12-21 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Matthew 22:34-46
Here’s a vlogcast of the Scripture study for Sunday, Trinity 17. The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 17. Psalm 2 Proverbs 25:6-14 Ephesians 4:1-6 Luke 14:1-11
FAQ’s What does the To Whom Shall We Go journey have to do with the events of 2020? 2020 has revealed a world that is sick, torn apart and ravaged by sin, death and the devil. In days like these, where and to whom shall we go? What is the cure? Where is the healing? The good […]
Ten Days with the Ten Commandments Starts Thursday, October 22nd Perhaps, the greatest revealer of 2020 and the most disturbing systemic symptom has been our lack of love. Sadly, the worst of the world has brought out the worst in us. The good news is that, in Jesus, the worst of us (and the world) […]
One Commandment Directed Toward Two When Jesus was asked about the Ten Commandments, He summarized them with one word directed toward two. (Matthew 22:35-40) Love God.Love the neighbor. Perhaps, the greatest revealer of 2020 and the most disturbing systemic symptom has been our lack of love. Sadly, the worst of the world has brought out the worst in […]
The “Great Three” Under Attack And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) 2020 has taken no prisoners. Nothing is safe from sin, the world and the devil’s attack. Even the great “remaining three” that the Apostle Paul spoke of – faith, hope and love […]
What’s 2020 Going to Bring Next? And the 2020 hits just keep on coming, don’t they? Every morning we seem to wake up to a new crisis, conflict or cause for concern. What are we to do?How are we to respond?Where’s the hope? Praise be to the Triune God that His mercies are new every morning and […]
Here’s a vlogcast of the Scripture study for Sunday, Trinity 16. The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 16. Psalm 30 1 Kings 17:17-24 Ephesians 3:13-21 Luke 7:11-17
