Author Archives: asacredrebel

who has qualified you

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work andContinue reading “who has qualified you”

Lost Sheep…

Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine inContinue reading “Lost Sheep…”

goodness and beauty are his…

Then the Lord will appear over them, and his arrow go forth like lightning; the Lord God will sound the trumpet and march forth in the whirlwinds of the south. The Lord of hosts will protect them, and they shall devour and tread down the slingers; they shall drink their blood like wine, and beContinue reading “goodness and beauty are his…”

Forever

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and hisContinue reading “Forever”

5 Things Lutheran Camps Can Teach the Rest of the Church

Originally posted on sinibaldo.wordpress.com:
Take 2.Pastors Dan Carlson, Tim Oslovich,Geoff Sinibaldo, and Dave Dalzellsitting at the beach at Camp Calumet.(We took the same picture last year!) I love camp. I truly do. I spent five summers in the midst of college and seminary on summer staff at Crossways – Pine Lake Camp in…

Know leisure…

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 (NRSV) Christ healing the multitudes The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. AndContinue reading “Know leisure…”

Complain to the Lord…

Jeremiah 12:1-13 ESV Righteous are you, O Lord, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive? You plant them, and they take root; they grow and produce fruit; you are near in their mouth andContinue reading “Complain to the Lord…”