Beloved in Christ, The installation service for Rev. Peter Gregory at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Westminster, MA was a splendid affair. At least 17 LCMS pastors were present besides District President, Rev. Timothy Yeadon. My nephew, Rev. (almost Dr.) Jason Lane preached the sermon. (He’s the guy serving now at Associate Professor of Theology […]
Beloved in Christ, Just a friendly, pastoral reminder that Day Light Savings Time begins this Sunday. Remember to spring your clocks forward one hour before bed Saturday evening. Also, another reminder that newly elected church officers will be installed during Divine Service this Sunday. Would you agree that it is good to be in the month of March? […]
Dear beloved in Christ, I remember a gum commercial from when I was a youngster. The mom would say: “Who wants gum?” And the kids respond: “I do! I do!” And they received the tiny and tasty delight with energy and smiles. The Christian Church sounds forth the cry: “Who wants Jesus?” And how many say, “I […]
Dear redeemed in Christ, We Christians have a double-nature. Unbelievers have just one nature. That sounds like we have a great advantage over others. Well, in Christ, we do. Surely, He has saved us! The advantage is NOT because of what we do. Rather, the advantage is because of what God has done for us; the righteousness […]
Dear redeemed ones by the blood of Christ, Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. Lent begins. How shall you and I approach it and embrace it? The answer is clear: THE WORD OF GOD IS SUPREME. The Holy Scriptures of the both the Old and New Testament were written by men under the inspiration of the Holy […]