Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ is again emphasizing its annual Three Days of Prayer, January 2-4, to begin the new year. On day one, we are to focus on Confession. We must humble ourselves and lay our self-pride and sins at the foot of Christ’s cross. We must truly repent ... Continue

"Listen to God" We say those words, but how do we do them? Sometimes we sort of hear Him and then distractions get in the way. Was it that way for Jesus mother? As we begin our Advent Season, we hear about a virgin named Mary. She was visited by an ... Continue

The Scriptures overflow with thanks to God! For example, just to mention a few: "I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High." (Ps. 7:17) "O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you ... Continue

It is October 31, 1517. Can you hear the sound of the hammer? That's the nails being driven into that heavy timbered door in Wittenberg. Do you suppose that church door reverberated with the same kind of sound that was heard when the nails were driven into the hands of ... Continue

It's that time of the year again when students and teachers are returning to school, fall activities and sports are beginning, and we start planning for our congregation's ministry in 2018. Everything that happens at Peace Lutheran Church depends upon the commitment, support and participation of the people God has ... Continue

"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought the field." As I write this, I am thinking about the weekend I have had with our Peace ... Continue

Last September our congregation started several small groups that met on a weekly basis for Bible study, prayer, and an opportunity to develop new and strengthen old relationships with other members of Peace Lutheran. The groups of six to ten people committed to an eight-week agenda during September and October. ... Continue

Scripture: “But when the Holy Spirit comes to you, you will receive power. You will be my witnesses—in Jerusalem, in all of Judea, in Samaria and in every part of the world.” (Acts 1:8) Dear Peace Lutheran Family of God: For us at Peace Lutheran, June is the month of weddings, graduations, ... Continue

When the risen Jesus appeared to his disciples that first night, he empowered them with his Holy Spirit and sent them out. Before his Ascension, which we will celebrate later this month, Jesus sent them again in what we call The Great Commission: “Go and make disciples of all nations, ... Continue

Dear Peace Family, In bible study the other week, we read in Proverbs 19:21, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” It brought out a lively conversation! However, I have to confess, almost every word from God brings lively conversation and laughter ... Continue