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
I pray all is well with you and those that you love. The future of this world remains uncertain but the Lord Jesus and all of His promises remain the same. The Triune God knows more, cares more and is doing more than we can see, believe or imagine. We belong to Him! 2020 – […]
If the world were to go to the doctor for its 2020 annual check up … what would the doctor say? what would the examination reveal? what’s the malady? the sickness? what’s the diagnosis? what’s the medicine? is there a cure? what “life changes” need to take place for continued health? 2020 has revealed a […]
Here’s a vlogcast of the Scripture study for Sunday, Trinity 15. The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 15. Psalm 145 1 Kings 17:8-16 Galatians 5:25 — 6:10 Matthew 6:19-34 Here’s the quotes I referenced from Martin Luther: Meaning to the First Article of the Apostle’s Creed, Small Catechism I believe that […]
Here’s a vlogcast of the Scripture study for Sunday, Trinity 14. The teaching is based on the Scriptures lessons for Sunday, Trinity 14. Proverbs 4:10-23 Psalm 119:9-16 Galatians 5:16-25 Luke 17:11-19 Here’s the quotes I referenced from Martin Luther: Meaning to the First Article of the Apostle’s Creed, Small Catechism I believe that God has made […]
Here’s a vlogcast of the Scripture study for Sunday, Trinity 13. The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons from Trinity 13. 2 Chronicles 28:8-15 Psalm 32 Galatians 3:15-22 Luke 10:23-37 Here’s the quote I referenced from Martin Luther: Faith is due to God alone; faith receives divine works that God alone can do, and these […]
