Disciple of Jesus. Husband and Father. Pastor and Church Planter. Serving as President of the Ohio District - LCMS.
Since we don’t know when Jesus will return, Advent is a season of patience. Yet patience in not always our strong suit as Christians. We can become impatient in worship when a hymn has nine stanzas. How are we supposed to cope with Jesus taking a couple thousand of years to come again? … More Endurance and Encouragement
There are few Scripture passages more fitting for the start of the new church than this section of Romans chapter 13. … More Fresh Start to the New Church Year
This week we are preparing for the Last Sunday of the Church Year. In this reading, Jesus is preparing God’s people for the last days before He returns in judgement. … More Last Days
Even though it is difficult to face this Scripture passage, God can use these words of Amos to bless us. … More Blessing from a Hard Reality
Some of us as Christians question whether we should question God. This is a worthy issue of faith to explore. … More Questioning God
Over the centuries this teaching of Jesus has caused Christians to re-read the Scripture verse. We had to make sure we really read what we thought we read. … More Comforted in Mourning
We are blessed this week to prepare for the celebration of Reformation Sunday. Yet from time to time I hear criticism of Lutheran churches for having a worship service dedicated to the Reformation. … More Answering Critics of Reformation Services
This parable of Jesus strikes a chord that transcends time and location. I think this parable was just as striking when Jesus first uttered the words as it is today. … More A Striking Parable
Knowing this pain in our souls, our Lord provides hope. … More Hope Upon Hope
If we solely focus on verse 13 of our Scripture passage, there is a risk that we become weighed down by God’s law. That makes the Gospel in these verses so reassuring. … More Reassurance for the Christian Life
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