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April 13, 2022

Prayers for Good Friday

Click to listen to Good Friday prayers. 9:00 a.m. Lord Jesus, unlike the thieves who no doubt struggled as they were affixed to their crosses, You allowed Yourself to be led to the slaughter as a Lamb without defect for me. Thank You for going to the cross of my shame and punishment so willingly […]

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December 20, 2021

It’s Not About the Numbers

It’s not about the numbers. That can be a hard thing for Christians to say and a harder thing to remember. We want to see the church grow. We want to share the gospel with as many as possible. When we see the numbers increase, it seems to give validation that our work in God’s […]

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October 27, 2021

Can Someone Who Commits Suicide Go To Heaven?

We live in outrageous times. Most people would likely agree with that statement. Whether it be politically, economically, socially, etc. there are many things about which people become outraged. In only a flash a word, a phrase, a picture can set someone off and they make sure to let as many people know their feelings […]

Article by Paul Fries / Uncategorized / answer, Bible, Christian, Christianity, heaven, Lutheran, Martin Luther, murder, sin, suicide

May 9, 2021

Mother’s Day Prayer

Gracious Heavenly Father, on this day we thank you for the gift of life you gave us through our mothers. We thank you for providing them to love us, care for us, and share Your word with us. Bless mothers everywhere with love, patience, wisdom, understanding, and strength so that they can raise their children […]

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August 13, 2020

Are Riots Right and Good?

What are your thoughts on the riots that have now been connected with the Black Lives Matter movement? Are they right? Are they good? It is true that Americans enjoy the protection that the Constitution gives to their right to free speech. Residents of the United States have the rights and even responsibility to peacefully […]

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