What is Maundy Thursday?
What does Maundy Thursday mean? The word Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum, which means command. On this day we remember Jesus’ commands on the day before… Read More »What is Maundy Thursday?
What does Maundy Thursday mean? The word Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum, which means command. On this day we remember Jesus’ commands on the day before… Read More »What is Maundy Thursday?
Stay-at-home health precautions keep us from occupying the pews today. Yet electronically and “in spirit,” we join our voices. We praise our Savior-God who, as… Read More »Palm Sunday Greetings
I’m sitting in a desk chair, streaming the service for my church from my home. It is the third service we’ve had since not being… Read More »Rare Opportunities for Reaching Out
“Pray therefore that God will awaken you, open your heart and anoint your eyes so that you can see the distress you are in and… Read More »Call Upon Him While He is Near
How is God using the present crisis for our nation, our world, and ourselves? No one can ever presume to know the mind of God. … Read More »Bending the Knees
The pandemic, or panic-demic, is casting a pall of deadly fear over the globe. People want to hear from government officials. They want to hear… Read More »Who Really is in Control?
The ELS Catechism reminds us of our duty to our country: What is our duty to our country? It is our duty to love our… Read More »Facing Coronavirus Concerns Together
Heavenly Father, Creator and Preserver of all things, we thank You for the grace and mercy You have shown to all people, especially in sending… Read More »A Prayer for Our Nation During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
Less than a month ago life seemed to be simple and easy. Yes, we had our aches and pains, runny noses and fevers, challenges at… Read More »Are You Afraid?
You have probably heard during the renewed threat of the Coronavirus epidemic that we should develop good hand washing routines. Part of that routine is… Read More »Panic Not, Pray Instead