Beloved in Christ, I remember two Kennedy Evangelism questions (or the Evangelism Explosion version in the LCMS) from back in the 1980s. I’ve re-worked them to my preference here. 1.) If Christ returned today, are you confident that He would take you to be with Him in His heaven? 2.) What is your confidence that Jesus […]
Beloved in Christ, The theme text chosen from Holy Scripture for our New England District – LCMS Convention (which meets this week in Springfield, MA, June 11th-13th) is from Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God….” While that text is always so timely and relevant in our daily lives as Christians, it is especially so […]
Beloved in Christ, I was lost in my work yesterday and plum forgot to send this out yesterday. If someone promised you the best gift, would you accept it? If the offer was coming from a stranger, or a shady character, you might say “No.” But what if the gift was from someone you knew […]
Beloved in Christ, Here is a brief post-Day of Pentecost message for you. From the Gospel reading this past Sunday, John 15:26: [Jesus said:] “When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, He will bear witness about Me.” The Holy Spirit’s […]
Dear confessors of the Christian faith, Are you passionate about your Christian faith and life? What does Jesus Christ and His Word mean to you? Do you still believe in Jesus–trust in Him? Do you crave His mercy and forgiveness in the light of the sins He exposes before you by His Law? Can you […]