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March 17, 2021
Lenten Devotions: Christian Virtue
Pastor Dan uses the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector as an example of virtue in the eyes of Jesus. The Pharisee pointed out all of the good works he had done, but...
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...
February 24, 2021
Lenten Devotion: The Meaning of Faith
A Lenten devotion that examines the daily engagement of faith. Life can be uncertain, and faith is such an important factor in our lives. Pastor Dan looks at Paul’s letter to the Romans, who emphasizes...
February 17, 2021
Ash Wednesday Devotional
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...
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...
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...
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...