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Feb 2018
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9) It’s been well established—we’re here for a purpose. God appointed us to be here, in this time and place. That is to say, “Your life matters.” So what does regular, everyday life have to do with anything? Roust the kids; get them to school; go to work; help with supper, dishes, cleaning . . . Every......
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Mission Trip Report
I just returned from another adult mission trip. Six of us journeyed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to help with the rebuilding from floods that happened in August of 2016. It is our second trip...
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The Spiritual Fruit of Patience
I hope and pray that your Christmas and New Year celebrations were happy and blessed. In hopes of starting the year off right, a group of us are beginning 2018 with an adult mission...
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From Heaven above to Earth I Come
From Heaven above to Earth I Come (LBW #51) From Heaven above to earth I come, To bear good news to every home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will...
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A Season of Joy
As a kid, I was introduced to the smells coming from the kitchen when the holidays came around. The various combinations of butter, cream, eggs, sugar, flour and the heat of the oven did...
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Fear Not
Mass shootings, stabbings, hurricanes, fires, rampant sexual harassment, political corruption, drug abuse, domestic violence, angry protests.…it seems that threats are coming from every direction. These are certainly not the things that you hope to...
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The Small Catechism
“Lord, break my heart for what breaks yours.” I don’t know who first prayed that prayer. I know it’s an old one. As we celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, I believe it...
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Give Thanks
In the month of November, we are in a time of year set aside for giving thanks. Certain things that I give thanks for include my family and friends, a home, health, food on...
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500th Anniversary of the Reformation
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. (1Peter 4:10) How often do you get a chance to celebrate a 500th Anniversary? Well,...
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