Week of Advent 4

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.” […]

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Week of Advent 3

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 […]

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Week of Advent 2

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 […]

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Week of Advent 1

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 […]

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“eXPlain it” – Trinity 14 (Luke 17:11-19)

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 […]

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