“The first service that one owes to others in the fellowship consists of listening to them. Just as love of God begins with listening to his word, so the beginning of love for our brothers and sisters is learning to listen to them”-Dietrich Bonhoeffer-Life together How many of us listen to each other? Really listen.Continue reading “Listen!”
Category Archives: Newsletter Article
Back to School!
Back to School!!!! It is time for the parents to rejoice and the kids to cry… Isn’t that how we often picture back to school? Why is that? Actually that is the issue with our faith too if we step back and take a look at it. Now I have your attention. We are gettingContinue reading “Back to School!”
As Is
How many of you have ever bought a used car? Now they actually say you get more value for your dollar if you buy a used car, as a new car loses a big percentage of its value as you drive it off the lot… As is is a term you might know if youContinue reading “As Is”
Grow as you go
Gather ~ Grow ~ Go Now is the time to GROW! But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18) According to Charis’ teacher it is past time to be planting here, “ifContinue reading “Grow as you go”
I Can Do all Things…
I can do all things through Him who gives me strength is one of my favorite verses in the bible. Paul wrote it to the Philippians as he was thanking them for their concern for him and his ministry. They have financially supported him as he traveled to spread the gospel. He thanks them forContinue reading “I Can Do all Things…”
Path to the Future!
As I sit and write this newsletter article as the called pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church I have to reflect on the road that got us to this place. I have to say us, because of Krista, Charis, Carina, Calea, Kata and Kaity. Kata and Kaity being our cats, had to move several timesContinue reading “Path to the Future!”
for dust you are ~ March Lighthouse Article
for dust you are, and to dust you will return. Genesis 3:19 Lent is upon us! A time of sackcloth and ashes! A time for us to reflect and join Jesus in the desert as He prepares for His ministry. 40 days of wandering, thankfully not 40 years of wandering, but a time to focusContinue reading “for dust you are ~ March Lighthouse Article”
Plans ~ Newsletter ~ February 2014
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 Have you ever wondered if there was a plan to life? Like there seems to be a road map that your life is following onlyContinue reading “Plans ~ Newsletter ~ February 2014”
Mutual Encouragement ~ Newsletter ~ January 2014
Mutual encouragement… I wonder what to type as I stare at a blank screen… Should I do a biography and tell all about my life, my wife, my children? Should I talk about all the hopes and dreams I have for the congregation in the coming year? This is the time to set our NewContinue reading “Mutual Encouragement ~ Newsletter ~ January 2014”
February 2012 Front Page
I received this in an email and thought it was worth sharing… A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago . They had assured their wives that they would be home in plenty of time for Friday night’s dinner. In their rush, with tickets and briefcases, oneContinue reading “February 2012 Front Page”
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