Dear beloved in Christ, I remember a gum commercial from when I was a youngster. The mom would say: “Who wants gum?” And the kids respond: “I do! I do!” And they received the tiny and tasty delight with energy and smiles. The Christian Church sounds forth the cry: “Who wants Jesus?” And how many say, “I […]
Beloved in Christ, “[W]hatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV) Did you know that there is so much work is done in the Christian congregation that often gets un-noticed? There are people working as volunteers in the church who labor faithfully and hard with committed hearts out of love for Christ and […]
Dear saints of God through faith in Jesus Christ, Part of our Divine Service Communion Liturgy is called the Proper Preface. For Advent, it reads as follows: It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should in all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through […]