Author: Pastor

No Kings!

I’m sure you’ve heard about the protests that accuse our current president of setting himself up as King. For those who missed Principles of Democracy in High School, we don’t have a king, we have three branches of government in this country – Legislative, Executive and Judicial. No one branch has ultimate power. Our Scripture … [Read more…]

Patience…and I want it now!

Our Bible Lessons each have something to do with patience. The Prophet Malachi – the last OT Prophet – reveals that even God’s patience has limits.  Judgment is Coming. When persecuted we should pray for patience and thank the LORD that we are counted worthy to suffer for Him. God’s patience ran out for those who … [Read more…]

New. Really New. No Hand Me Downs

New…we human beings are enthralled with new, especially the newest and the greatest things. If you don’t think so, just wait until the next new I-Phone comes out and people lose their minds.  Our Gracious Creator God has promised new too. New Relationship, New Heavens — He promises us a new heaven and a new earth, … [Read more…]

It’s Apples to Oranges

When it comes to real love and mercy…we don’t even compare to the LORD God.  It’s truly evident in our Scripture Lessons. In the OT Lesson — The LORD God distinguishes Himself from every example by forgiving sin and showing Himself a God of Love. In the EP Lesson — The Love of God surpasses … [Read more…]

Reformation Day!

The Roman Church of Martin Luther’s day – and our own – teaches that men can make satisfaction for (make up for) sins by their actions and by obedience to certain church made rules and activities.  This is not what God’s Word declares. 

I Give Up!

Are we sometimes too quick to give up on things? Do we easily despair? We surely have examples in our Bible readings this week that emphasize persistence. Jacob was persistent in wrestling with God, seeking blessing from Him. We should be as persistent in seeking blessing from God. The Apostle John urges us to be … [Read more…]

Every Day Thanksgiving Day

In about a month and a half (gasp) we will, as a nation, celebrate Thanksgiving Day. As Christians we don’t only give thanks to God one day a year, but every day. It is proper to give thanks to God…like Noah, after spending nearly a year on the ark. It is proper to give thanks … [Read more…]

One Escape from Judgment — Christ

God’s Judgment is coming upon humankind.  As we draw to the end of the church year, we will find that our Scripture readings will warn us about it and we should listen. Amos warned that Judgment was coming, but some thought that they were exempt because their nation was strong. The Letter to the Hebrews … [Read more…]