In these days, event the best and the brightest stand a bit shaken and uncertain. Those supposed to possess wisdom are found wanting for now. Preachers and priests too discover they possess no quick fix for our faintheartedness or easy answer to our anxieties. Small wonder you may feel foolish and out of sorts, even … Continue reading Midweek Lent 6 Online Service and Bulletin
Priests Welcome the Lamb’s Lawful Direction
A Lenten Vespers Service for Contemplation of Our Lord’s High Priestly Work Priests don’t tend to be good role models throughout the Gospels and in the book of Acts. Rather, priests accuse and antagonize Jesus and his disciples by their fierce focus on the Law. Yet Jesus warns us all against lawlessness. We learn about … Continue reading Priests Welcome the Lamb’s Lawful Direction
You are Godly Priests for a Godless World
We're all compelled now to change our ways and to take a hard look at things unseen by the naked eye. Godless prophets of doom abound; their predictions get worse every day. The worst is coming soon... "Cleanliness is next to godliness," so goes the world's sermon day after day. Some suggest your own clean … Continue reading You are Godly Priests for a Godless World
Matins for our Spiritual Sojourn
A Meditative Matins Service for 3/17/20 The family altar is a sacred place to find the Lord and give thanks. We consider the patriarch Jacob, learning from his complicated family and unsettled life. Here are songs, prayers and a homily on God’s faithfulness to His people throughout our spiritual sojourning. https://youtu.be/I268Z7IkNlA Genesis 35:1-3 God said … Continue reading Matins for our Spiritual Sojourn
A Matins Meditation for October 23
We not only need a Lord who will humble and correct us, we have that one Lord whose steadfast love helps us. An informal reflection on Psalm 107 and Matthew 16. Hear the full audio of A Matins Meditation for October 23 Readings for today include: Psalm 107:10-16 Deuteronomy 24:10-25:10 Matthew 16:13-28 (You can get … Continue reading A Matins Meditation for October 23
A Meditative Matins for October 16
Includes devotional thoughts on Deut. 14 & 15, the freedom of a Christian from legalistic tithing, and the Christ-centered thanksgiving which strengthens us to #LiveGenerously. Click to hear the full audio of A Mediative Matins Service for October 16 We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love, that, … Continue reading A Meditative Matins for October 16
Meditative Matins for 25 September 2019
We pray: "Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus at the Jordan River, You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in His name faithful in their calling as Your children and inheritors with Him of everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our … Continue reading Meditative Matins for 25 September 2019
A Matins Meditation for 11 September 2019
We pray: "Most merciful Father, with compassion You hear the cries of Your people in great distress. Be with all who now endure affliction and calamity, bless the work of those who bring rescue and relief, and enable us to aid and comfort those who are suffering that they may find renewed hope and purpose; … Continue reading A Matins Meditation for 11 September 2019
In Christ, We Find Confidence to Serve
A Word of encouragement for the encouragers of God's people... Hear the full audio of "In Christ, We Find Confidence to Serve" A sermon on Ephesians 3 / Wayne Circuit LCMS Pastors' Conference / 03 September 2019 1 Kings 19:1-21 English Standard Version (ESV) Ephesians 3:1-21 English Standard Version (ESV) 3 For this reason I, Paul, … Continue reading In Christ, We Find Confidence to Serve
A Matins Meditation for August 30, 2019
We pray: "Almighty God, heavenly Father, You have called us to be Your children and heirs of Your gracious promises in Christ Jesus. Grant us your Holy Spirit that we may forsake all covetous desires and the inordinate love of riches. Deliver us from the pursuit of passing things that we may seek the kingdom … Continue reading A Matins Meditation for August 30, 2019
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 