Faith

Faithful Timing

December 13, 20232nd Wednesday of Advent2 Peter 3:3-15a (NIV)  

Believe, Tell and Live

Believe that God Loves you and you are saved. Tell others of the Good news. Live your life out as loved, saved, and loving.

Minister where? Really God?

shape of heart with hands in back lit

As you may have noticed, mostly I post sermons on my blog site. Not today. The congregation I served, ran out of money for a full or even a part-time pastor. In order to remove the financial responsibility from the congregation council, I resigned. I do not have a call in a congregation at this … [Read more…]

What is holding you back?

September 10, 2023 Preached to the wonderful people of, Crossroads Lutheran, San Tan Valley, Arizona Matthew 16:21-28 (NIV)

Harmony

March 22, 2023 Romans 5:1–11 (NIV)Luke 6:27-42 (NIV)

Be Prepared and Invest, Take Two

4th Sunday of Lent 3-19-2023 Psalm 43:3-4 (NIV)Matthew 25:1-40 (NIV)

Check List?

Third Sunday of Lent 3-12-2023 Psalm 45:6-7 (NIV)Matthew 22:1-14 (NIV)

Clergy Who Leave Christian Ministry Are Sending a Message

I unfortunately know too many good pastors who have decided to leave ministry.  Some this was their first call, others after a second call, others this was their first job after college and seminary.  Most seminary students come out of seminary with a substantial debt load.  I know of some that have $20,000 to $100,000 … [Read more…]

Reconciliation for All

2nd Sunday of Lent 3-5-2023 Psalm 16:5-8 (NIV)Matthew 20:1-16 (NIV)

The Conditions of Discipleship

Transfiguration of our Lord 2-19-2023 Psalm 41:7-10 (NIV)Matthew 16:24-17:8 (NIV)