Devotionals



March 10, 2021

Lenten Devotions: Our Thirst for God

Pastor Dan refers to Psalm 42: Our Thirst for God.   He speaks about Apologetic Theology, which is written to explain Christian beliefs and values.   This theology surfaces in times when we are spiritually hungry.   There...



March 03, 2021

Lenten Devotion: Forgiveness

When we understand how important forgiveness is in our spiritual life, we can experience the assurance of our ultimate salvation.  Forgiveness is an ongoing need.  It is an infinite need.  It takes the love and...


The Presence of Christ
August 19, 2017

A Reflection on Faith

“Come and See” (John 1:39) Faith is a relationship of trust with Jesus Christ. And that trust is based on God’s promise that in Jesus, you will find your redeemer. He is the one you...


Bearing Our Cross
July 29, 2017

Bearing Our Cross

This is a small section from the lectures on the gospel of Matthew, Chapter 1:18-25. As Luther pointed out God “saves” by coming to us in the weakness of our human nature. Like all of...


Faith
July 24, 2017

The Power of Faith

In the gospel Mark, a gentile woman asks Jesus to cure her daughter. Jesus refused because he was sent to Jews. She replied; “Sir, even the dogs, under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” Jesus...


Favored by God
July 16, 2017

Favored by God

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace among those whom he favors.” (Luke 2:14) This was the message the shepherds heard from a choir of angels one cold, dark night as...