Disciple of Jesus. Husband and Father. Pastor and Church Planter. Serving as President of the Ohio District - LCMS.
On the surface this passage seems to recommend replacing one religious practice (fasting) with another religious practice (addressing our neighbor’s physical needs). Look below the surface and we discover the passage also deals with motives. … More Verifying Not Replacing
If you were fearing this Scripture meditation would promote moral platitudes, go ahead and exhale. There is more to this passage than a call for godly living. … More More than Platitudes
This passage was important to me today because I needed a shift in attitude. From time to time, I imagine you as well would benefit from an attitude adjustment. … More Attitude Adjustment
The two primary themes for Epiphany come together in this prophesy. … More Intertwined Themes of Epiphany
Justice is a hot topic today, in society and in Christendom. This prophesy gives a glimpse of one of the ways God brings justice to the nations. … More One Way God Brings Justice
But what caught our attention about this account? I dare say most of us were empathizing with Jesus’ parents. … More Distracted or Focused?
For this Christmas message I was searching for the best way to really focus on the true meaning of the season and celebrations. After a few attempts to find the perfect words to convey this timeless and eternal message, it became clear my attempts would fall short of reaching this goal. … More Merry Christmas!
Focusing on the Gospel reading for the first Sunday after Christmas can strengthen our celebration of Jesus’ birth. … More Unexpected Turn
What a wonderful passage for reminding us of the true “reason for the season”. … More Preparing for Christmas
Isaiah chapter 35 is a passage overflowing with hope. It tells of the return home of Jewish people dispersed at the destruction of their homeland. At the same time, it is a prophesy of God returning all people to himself. We’ll focus on the second prophesy. … More Streams in the Desert
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