Dear Friends in Jesus, Consider the cost. One of the important tasks of parents is helping their children understand how to budget and plan financially for the future. As…
Psalm 133 1 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard,…
Dear Friends in Christ, Our text begins with the reminder that Jesus is journeying toward Jerusalem, and remember what that means. He’s traveled many times before, but this journey…
The Word of the Lord from Luke 12: Jesus said, “Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” This…
Dear Friends in Christ: As Christians, we don’t worship the saints; yet, we can look at those who have gone before us and marvel at what they did—or, better,…
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, Today’s text begins with Jesus speaking to a large crowd, warning them about the pride of the Pharisees and the danger of denying Him…
Dear Friends in Christ, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” That’s what one of the disciples asks Jesus at the beginning of our Gospel…
Dear friends in Christ Jesus, Worries and Distractions In today’s gospel reading we are introduced to Martha, who just might be the patron saint of this 21st century. Martha…
Dear Friends in Christ, Last week we learned that Jesus had set his face toward Jerusalem where He had an appointment with the cross. We read that He sent…
I. This past week saw the observance and celebration of two festive national holidays: Dominion Day in Canada, and Independence Day in the United States. One celebrates a peaceful transition…
I. A Face Set, and What Follows The Gospel of Luke can be divided into two parts. The first part begins with the announcement and birth of John the Baptist,…
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, “I believe that Jesus Christ has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from…
In the name of the Holy Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. We Pray: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be…
I. Introduction Dear Friends in Christ, You probably know that I usually arrive at my office around 8:30 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Last September I noticed a…
Acts 1:26: “And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.” This is our text. Grace to you…
I. About Prayer “Whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.” Jesus said this to the disciples at the Last Supper. Up to now, they hadn’t…
Dear friends in Christ, Let’s do a little survey this morning. You don’t have to raise your hand, but just answer the questions in your mind. I assume that…
Dear Friends in Christ, Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday”. It is good to have this Sunday every year, because with all…
I. Saul's Missionary Journey No one questions the zeal of Saul, few will question his motives, and no one wants to get in his way. This is a man…
Dear sons and daughters of Christ, our risen King, Christ is risen! He is Risen Indeed! As sons and daughters of the King, we continue to celebrate the amazing…