The Word of the Lord from John 3: “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” This is the Word…
I. Garden and Wilderness Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, Having a daughter living in Australia presents some strange realities. When it’s winter here, it’s summer there. When it’s…
I. The Back Door Attack on the Gospel It’s no secret that church attendance and church membership is declining in Canada today. This isn’t just among Lutherans by any means,…
I. The Beatitudes You don’t want to be like that guy, do you? I’m talking about those who take a good, hard look at themselves inside and don’t like what…
Dear friends in Christ, I. Man of Zeal Consider the man of zeal and the credentials he carries with him: This is the sort of resume that comes along…
I. The Person and Work of Jesus Christ The Gospel of Mark is sort of written as a mystery: not a whodunit mystery, but a who-is-He mystery? Who is this…
Dear friends in Christ, Some of you met my father-in-law, Warren Peters. He spent a couple of summers with us, but now is with His Lord Jesus. One of…
Lord, our Maker, Redeemer, and Comforter, we are gathered in Your presence to hear Your Holy Word. We pray You so to open our hearts by Your Holy Spirit that,…
Dear friends in Christ Jesus, What was life like for you when you were 12 years old? Was your time spent playing hockey or baseball or some other sport?…
Dear Friends in Christ, Who will comfort Rachel in her bitter weeping? She refuses to be comforted, because her children are no more. Worse than that, the Rachel here…