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…