Shavings in the Sand
There is an old illustration, told by several teachers of the past, that expresses well how gratitude draws out blessings among what otherwise appears mundane.… Read More »Shavings in the Sand
There is an old illustration, told by several teachers of the past, that expresses well how gratitude draws out blessings among what otherwise appears mundane.… Read More »Shavings in the Sand
During the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, World War I, “the war to end all wars” as it… Read More »The Eleventh Hour
Merciful Father, we come before You in sorrow as we see violence and death brought into Your house. Be with all affected by the shooting… Read More »Prayer for the Victims of the Texas Church Shooting
Today, Lutherans celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It’s the anniversary of the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door… Read More »We Still Need the Reformation
Sinners are declared righteous in the sight of God not by means of good works but only by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We… Read More »20 Reasons to Give Thanks for Blessings Received Through the Lutheran Reformation!
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come to You again in sorrow as we see and hear of the violence in Las Vegas. We ask you to… Read More »Prayer for the Victims of the Las Vegas Shooting
On Thursday, you may see and hear many reports of people gathering together for the National Day of Prayer. It is a day our government… Read More »Why Not Pray?
Donald Trump swore. This may not come as much surprise. But what I have in mind is inauguration day, when he swore the presidential oath.… Read More »Why the Bible?
Gracious Heavenly Father, Ruler of All, with humble hearts we ask Your blessings upon our nation and our rulers. We ask especially today for your… Read More »Prayer on Inauguration Day
Yes, it’s Veterans Day, the day we as a nation “officially” thank our living Veterans and their families. However, we can and should individually and… Read More »Veterans Day: A Time to Thank Veterans and Their Families