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  • A few pastoral thoughts on the brokenness of this world…

    I was able to write a letter for my congregation regarding some of the events that have occurred over the last few days. Hopefully these words can be beneficial for you too. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ at Saint… Continue reading

    A few pastoral thoughts on the brokenness of this world…
  • about the last 10 years…

    June 27, 2015 was a special day. I am grateful that God brought me to that day. I am thankful that God has been with me every day since. And I am confident that God will be with me everyday… Continue reading

    about the last 10 years…
  • On saying goodbye

    Saying goodbye to people you care about is never fun. And even though you may be sad, God is with you. Continue reading

    On saying goodbye
  • His Face

    HIS FACE has been with us through these weeks of Lent and Holiness. HIS FACE was sent to do the will of His Father.HIS FACE was loved by His mother and father.HIS FACE stood resilient against temptation.HIS FACE told Nicodemus… Continue reading

    His Face
  • Joy and Sadness

    I am not always great with my emotions. Sometimes they are bigger than they need to be. Sometimes they are kept buried when should be shown. Sometimes (most of the time) I wear them on my face. And that is… Continue reading

    Joy and Sadness
  • A Grateful Cardinal

    I am grateful for my time at CUAA. And I lament what is happening to CUAA right now. Continue reading

    A Grateful Cardinal
  • A Path Forward

    How can you and I help make a difference in the LCMS? Continue reading

    A Path Forward
  • Discerning Between Options

    Life is full of many options. Sometimes the choices can be great. Sometimes the amount of choices can be staggering and cause us to panic and freeze up. Consider for a second some of the options you are presented with… Continue reading

    Discerning Between Options
  • A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Identity

    May we work to unify our church body around Jesus Christ. He alone is our hope. He alone is our salvation. He alone is our identity. Continue reading

    A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Identity
  • “And who is my neighbor?”

    Luke 10 records The Parable of the Good Samaritan. It is a fascinating discussion between Jesus and the lawyer about how to gain eternal life. They both initially come to the same conclusion, that eternal life is found in the… Continue reading

    “And who is my neighbor?”