Beloved in Christ, We celebrate the Sanctity of Human Life this Sunday.  And as we do so, we will connect discipleship to the whole gamut of life given by God—the blessing of human physical life—beginning at conception, but then also the new life in Christ that begins with the water and Word of Holy Baptism.  Christ has redeemed us—paid […]

Dear beloved in Christ, our one true Light, The Epiphany season has arrived.  Our Scripture readings in the Sundays ahead reveal God showing forth His Son as the Savior of the world–the long-expected Christ.  How blessed we are to hear this Word of God and to be enlightened and strengthened in the faith.  I share […]

Dear beloved in Christ Jesus,      As you prepare to celebrate the arrival of a new year…(2020!), consider this: our times are in God’s hands, and we Christians live under grace and the continued “refreshment” that He supplies for our souls through His Word and sacraments. And now, consider these words of the Holy Spirit […]

Beloved in our Savior Jesus, And here it is–Christmas Eve! My message is short because I have another message to share with you. Let me just say this: The Word of God is what makes and shapes our celebration of Christmas.  May His Word dwell in you richly in this Christmas season!  (Colossians 3:16).  And […]

Dear Advent people, in the name of Jesus, If you knew the exact time of Jesus’ coming on the Last Day, would that change anything in your life?  I know that is a strange question, and clearly from God’s Word, we know that only God Himself knows the day and the hour.  But think about […]