A man walks on a path under a colorful night sky. You ask, what is the wilderness? Here are the characteristics of the wilderness. A...

Dear Lord Jesus, I praise you for the gift of a new week in your grace. Thank you for the opportunity to remember in this season of joy...

Pastor Clifford S. Stewart of Louisville, Kentucky, sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. Here’s how he recalls the...

A wooden manger and three wooden crosses “ So, Jesus said to them, “The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you...

Immanuel Lutheran in Batavia And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world...

In the Valley of Smoky Mountains. “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. 6 As they pass...

In New York’s Hayden Planetarium a special Christmas holiday show was enhanced by an added feature. A giant lollipop tree was projected...

A wooden manger and three wooden crosses Dear Lord, It is the dawning of a new week. As Christmas draws near, it is not a joyous season...

Dear Lord, As I reflect on the beauty of your creation especially the mountain the words of Psalm 15 come to mind. 1Who can live in your...

This four-week journey into worship has been interesting. I was not sure where God would lead this, but I do know I heard warnings from...

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German pastor Martin Rinkart served in the walled town of Eilenburg during the horrors of the Thirty Years War of 1618-1648. Eilenburg...

On the way to Jerusalem , he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who...

The historic Stained-glass window of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Kansas City Kansas. 8 I love the beauty of your house, Lord; I love...

The queen of Sheba came to visit Solomon, and one day she put him to the test. She brought artificial flowers so perfectly formed that no...

Dear Lord, As this new week begins we observe Veteran’s Day. So, my thoughts and prayers turn to those brave men and women who defend our...

2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 Another angel came and stood at the altar,...

When I was a theology student, one quote which stuck with me was “pastors are stewards of the mystery”.  As a pastor, it, at times, is...

When Michael Bierut was tapped to design a logo for public school libraries, he had no idea that he was embarking on a years-long passion...

Some years ago in Los Angeles, a man was walking down the street with a sign on his shoulders. The front of it said, “I’M A SLAVE FOR...