God is all around us

As I began to write this sermon, I had one thing in mind butlike it often happens, God had another thing in mind.  I had planned on letting everyone here knowthat I was going to be leaving to attend Wartburg Seminary for the next fiveand a half weeks, studying Greek.  However,it would appear that I … [Read more…]

Scholarship Opportunity for Seminary

Tell your friends about SeminaryScholarship.com, and if they win the scholarship, SO DO YOU! Simply have them enter your name in the “how’d you hear about the scholarship” box. If they are selected as the scholarship winner, we’ll give you both a $1,000.00 scholarship and a copy of the Logos Bible Software: Scholar’s Library. That … [Read more…]

What is the Holy Spirit

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to preach again.I have provided a link with my sermon.  Hope you all enjoy.What is the Holy Spirit

Approach to Think About Understanding the Christian Message

There are several things I do to come to a deeper understanding of the Christian message. Some of the resources I use the most consist of: the reading of scripture, devotionals and prayer. I have also enjoyed conversation generated from readings assigned in the classes I have taken, as well as conversation over scripture. Anytime … [Read more…]

Justification and Justice, my understanding

Justification from a Christian perspective is the act of becoming right, or being made righteous by God.  Jesus Christ accomplished this when he died upon the cross.  However, Justification is not simply an act that has been done, but is an ongoing process in which the Holy Spirit along with the Father and the Son … [Read more…]

The thin spot

As part of an assignment, I was to come up with a place, where I felt most close to God at.  The video of a favorite fishing spot in Canada tells it all.

Government is God’s servant

This article by Rev. Mark S. Hanson, the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, is a must read. http://onfaith.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2010/11/government_is_gods_servant.html

Mothers day

Yes, I know it is not, and not even close.  However, this sermon came up recently, and I had never posted it, so I thought I would today. Here are some facts you may or may not know about Mother’s day: Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia decided that mother’s day would be a wonderful way to … [Read more…]

Being Intentional

The church I attend is on a sermon series about grace. Many of us have been exposed to many different ways of looking at grace. I would like to take an opportunity to share with you some more thoughts on the same subject. So what does being intentional have to do with grace? It is … [Read more…]

You are something special

I received this from my wife.  It really hit home, and just felt compelled to share. http://www.sermonspice.com/product/33768/skit-guys-gods-chisel