Beloved in Christ, For He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways. (Psalm 91:11 ESV) Having arrived safely to Cedarburg, Wisconsin, I rejoice in God’s protection and care. (it’s always a fun drive.) Tomorrow I fly to Washington D.C. to attend the LCMS Life Conference, which includes the National […]
Dear beloved in Christ, [Jesus said:] “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before […]
Epiphany greetings to you in our beloved Savior, Jesus Christ! This day (January 6) is a remembrance of great significance for the Christian Church. It was no fanciful tale, although it sure sounds like one. It was no small affair, although one could easily fail to see the significance of it all. It was a […]
Dear beloved in Christ Jesus our Savior, Winding down. Winding down 2014. Winding down after a busy December. Winding down today. By 4:00PM, I am beginning to feel the mental drain, if not physical drain from the day’s activities. (Sometimes it can be tiresome to think so hard! At least, I like to convince myself […]
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 […]