When the days drew near for [Jesus] to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. Luke 9:51 The Pixar film Up tells the story of Carl, an aged widower, and Russell, a young scout, who end up on an adventure together where they meet up with...
March 27, 2020 Dear Saints of God, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who gives His flesh for the life of the world. I pray that the Lord continues to grant you His grace and strength! These are difficult times for our families, churches, communities, country, and world. The...
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. Genesis 50:20 Perhaps you have also wondered, “Can anything good come from the internet?” It has always proven to be a...
The current crisis caused by the coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic is disrupting every facet of life for our entire continent and for most of the world. Increasing restrictions on social ties and connections—“social distancing”—while endorsed by most medical authorities are now also being mandated increasingly by governing authorities....
Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth,or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:1-2 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who...
March 17, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Greetings in the name of Jesus, our suffering servant! “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” During this Lenten...
Mounting fears and risk from the Coronavirus have led us to make the difficult decision to cancel the Missouri District Junior High Gathering, scheduled for March 27-29, 2020 at Camp Windermere, Lake of the Ozarks. We have consulted with experts and reviewed Centers for Disease Control recommendations. Even with...
But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander. Matthew 15:18-19 We are quick to identify The problem that is facing the Christian Church. Pastors...
“By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Genesis 3:19 The transfiguration of our Lord is such a glorious site that Peter has no interest...