What’s the matter with the Holy Spirit? On Sunday, May 20, we will once again celebrate Pentecost, when God sent his Holy Spirit. That Spirit empowered Christ’s disciples and changed them from being fearful of the governing authorities and uncertain about Jesus and their faith in him, to being bold and ... Continue

“When we were baptized in Christ Jesus, we were baptized into his death. We were buried therefore with him by Baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live a new life. For if we have been ... Continue

When you look at the world, are you encouraged or discouraged? We just saw another school shooting in Florida. Politicians and celebrities alike are facing numerous sexual misconduct charges. Our culture continues to deteriorate morally. Wars still rage and terrorism continues. These are only a few major negative factors in ... Continue

The beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday, is on Valentine’s Day this year, February 14. Which observance is more important to you? Ash Wednesday simply does not fit with the festivities of Valentine’s Day. If you are married, you certainly want to be romantic for your spouse! If you’re not married, ... Continue

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