The Passion of the Christ Sequel He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." Luke 24:46-47 A sequel...

Now, But Not Yet Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. John 16:22 As young college student at Concordia in Seward, I remember the Biblical studies courses helping me to explore God’s Word with much...

Rev. Dr. John Schmidtke September 23rd, 1962–May 12, 2022 __________________________________   John Schmidtke was a creative leader in urban ministry, but more than that, he was a pastor who served a congregation and the community for more than 30 years.  His legacy in the Hyde Park Community will be more...

Why Jesus? I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10b Years ago I encountered a young boy who asked me why our group had come to their country in Central America.  Working through a translator, I began to explain that we were there to serve...