Disciple of Jesus. Husband and Father. Pastor and Church Planter. Serving as President of the Ohio District - LCMS.
When we think of God the Holy Spirit and the first Christian Pentecost, we often think of special manifestations of the Spirit on that day. We would do well to look more closely at an additional work of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. … More Pentecost: Living Water
As Christians we are called to lives of humility. We are blessed that God forms and shapes us into such lives, which is clear from today’s Scripture passage. … More “The Mighty Hand of God”
I have taught several Bible classes that included this reading from the Gospel of John. Most of the time some participants were alarmed by the passage. One parishioner said, “Does this mean we’re possessed by the Holy Spirit, like being possessed by a demon?!” … More Possession or Indwelling?
I’m wondering whether there is a parallel between Adam and Eve and our being God’s Royal Priesthood. … More Royal Priesthood
I think God gives us this instruction in part to keep us from sinning when responding to suffering for the faith … More Enduring Injustice
Next week’s Gospel Lesson is the account of two disciples of Jesus traveling to the village of Emmaus. It’s an amazing story which has surprising implications for us. … More Shared Experience
After Jesus’ resurrection His disciples needed reassurance about what had happened. As we bask in the afterglow of Easter, it is good to receive reassurance about what Jesus’ resurrection means to us. … More Absolute Assurance
On Easter we celebrate the most important date in human history, the day God the Father reconciled the world to Himself. … More Easter Message
What is Holy Saturday? Well, beyond being the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday? … More What is Holy Saturday?
That’s why this brief account during Jesus’ crucifixion strikes such a chord deep within us. Who could be more hopeless than the thieves crucified with Jesus? … More Craving Hope
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