It’s crazy times, my friends. Over the past few years, we have been constantly told how profoundly and […]
After working with people for many years as a pastor, I realized how predictable we all are, like […]
My dear Wormwood, I don’t want to hear another sniveling complaint about your new assignment. You have nothing […]
“While Philipp and Amsdorf and I drank Wittenberg beer, the word reformed the church,” Luther famously reminisced. He […]
The proper thing, for me, for you To throw away You, for me You took the pain You […]
The Scottish preacher John Watson, known by most under his pseudonym Ian Macleran, wrote in 1903 these powerful […]
I have always despised the stories of those who appear to have it all figured out. Stages are […]
Today, we celebrate the Declaration of Independence from the British Empire (a magnificent empire that only grew after […]
Taking it allNot giving it backNot able Not stableTo give it at all. How long How strong Does […]
Having time away from the pulpit (I’m currently enjoying a sabbatical), being subjected to the role of a […]
In a recent new member’s class, we discussed the meaning of the 3rd commandment, “Remember the sabbath day […]
A friend of mine clued me in on this recent article by David Murrow. He’s an author whose […]
Son, It is necessary in our conversation about being both a good man and being good at being […]
I am not sure how many of you know who Russel Brand is. He is an English actor […]
Today, we remember the great outpouring of the Holy Spirit during the feast of Pentecost in Jerusalem. In […]
If you can, I want you to try and imagine the scene. It is the legendary night of […]
A friend of mine came to town earlier this week. Not only is he a true friend, but […]
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not […]
The image of our Lord as the Good Shepherd is an enduring one. First Lutheran Church here in […]
We come from a variety of different backgrounds. Gathered in this place are men and women from all […]