Hope in God
by Mark Hayes, President “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God,...
Continue to love
Above all, love each other constantly, because love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8)If we waited for people to be loveable, we would never love anyone. It is easy for us to...
Jesus is always there for us.
“Do not be afraid, but keep on speaking, and do not be silent. (Acts 18:9b) I am sure that you could list a number of things you are afraid of. Does your list include...
Rest – wonderful rest!
Therefore, let us make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same pattern of disobedience. (Hebrews 4:11) Rest comes in different forms. Before the pandemic, there were...
Understand the cost of being a Christian
“Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” (Matthew 10:38)Before people commit themselves to something, they often evaluate the cost and commitment that will be required of...
God’s Word burns in my heart.
His word is in my heart like a fire. (Jeremiah 20:9) There may be times when news is so great that you cannot keep it quiet. Your family may be expecting the first grandchild,...
Established and protected by the Lord
Still, the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and protect you from the Evil One. (2 Thessalonians 3:3) “Established in 1839.” This is the byline of the oldest Lutheran church in the state...
Justified by faith
For we conclude that a person is justified by faith without the works of the law. (Romans 3:28) Give it the old college try. People are under the impression that if you try to...
Experience grace, love, and fellowship.
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13: 14) If this were the last day...