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
Stop Scrolling & Pray Psalm 38
Stop scrolling. Preachers, this one is for you: "…become like a man who does not hear and in whose mouth are no rebukes." Just wait. Read Psalm 38. Psalm 38:13-15, 21-22 (ESV) 13 But I am like a deaf man; I do not hear,like a mute man who does not open his mouth.14 I have … Continue reading Stop Scrolling & Pray Psalm 38
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
Bible Study Audio from 09.01.2019
How one prays reveals one's views and expectations of God. For some, their personal view matches up well with what God actually makes known about Himself. But what happens when one's personal opinions are not in keeping with the reality of Who God truly is and the Lord's own way of dealing with us? In … Continue reading Bible Study Audio from 09.01.2019
Humility to Seek Out God’s Mercy
Here Jesus shows us an "Attitude of Gratitude" gone terribly wrong. Lord, have mercy upon us... Hear the full audio of "The Humility to Seek Out God's Mercy" A sermon on Luke 18:9-14 / Eleventh Sunday after Trinity / 01 September 2019
A Matins Meditation for August 23, 2019
Hear the full audio of a meditative Matins service for August 23. The readings appointed for today include: Psalm 111:1-3, 9-10Reflection: "I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation." I first encountered this passage on the lips of a pastor who was trying … Continue reading A Matins Meditation for August 23, 2019
Ask in My Name…
Our Eternal Father, with infinite wisdom and mercy enduring forever, delights to hear His children's temporal cries for help in our present needs. God lovingly responds with His good gifts and intervenes with His mighty acts of deliverance. "The Father himself loves you," Jesus says, so "Ask in My Name!" Hear the full audio of … Continue reading Ask in My Name…
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 05.26.2019
Verse by verse, our Lord Jesus teaches us to pray on the night when He was betrayed. Learn along with His disciples and with us a promising word on why and how to pray... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 26 May 2019 Bible Study Notes for the 05.26.2019From John 16:23-33 (ESV) 23 In … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 05.26.2019
A Prayer in the Storm
Our region endured very heavy rains, flooding, high winds and blowing snow all from the same storm. Lent Service Wednesday night was canceled on that account, though I do hope to post the next segment of our special Lent series and related study material when time allows. If we didn't know or doubted God's true … Continue reading A Prayer in the Storm
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 02.20.2019)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 02.20.2019)
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 