Dear beloved in Christ, “This is it. Here we go. Hold on.” Those aren’t the exact lines, but you may remember as the two main characters (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) in the blockbuster movie TITANIC were facing the end of that “unsinkable” ship, with its stern lifted high in the air, they knew that the […]
Dear redeemed in Christ, Nascar, school plays, baseball, football, UConn basketball, new release movies, concerts, breaking news reports, favorite tv shows…and the list goes on. We enjoy special events and watch with great care and passion. Sometimes we may get too passionate in our role as spectators, like when I was watching the Patriots in the playoffs […]
Beloved in Christ, How blessed we were to be gathered for Christ’s Word and Supper in His Divine Service to us this past Sunday! His love–with the Father’s love–is infinite. So high is God’s love for us sinners that HE GAVE to us His only Son as the Savior. So we cherish what is surely […]
Beloved in Christ, The installation service for Rev. Peter Gregory at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Westminster, MA was a splendid affair. At least 17 LCMS pastors were present besides District President, Rev. Timothy Yeadon. My nephew, Rev. (almost Dr.) Jason Lane preached the sermon. (He’s the guy serving now at Associate Professor of Theology […]
Beloved in Christ, Just a friendly, pastoral reminder that Day Light Savings Time begins this Sunday. Remember to spring your clocks forward one hour before bed Saturday evening. Also, another reminder that newly elected church officers will be installed during Divine Service this Sunday. Would you agree that it is good to be in the month of March? […]