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…