February 2026 Newsletter
The Church’s Breath of Life:She Inhales Gospel,Exhales Her Prayers. “The fiber of the liturgy is the Gospel… liturgy breathes the life of the Gospel into… Read More »February 2026 Newsletter
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Called by One Vocation January 2026
“Called by One Vocation”: Our Lord desires His Church here on earth to be united. When there is agreement in Jesus’ teachings and Christians form a… Read More »Called by One Vocation January 2026
January 2026 Newsletter
You are forbidden to know the future; but commanded to know what to do now. The Good Samaritan is a prime example of this truth… Read More »January 2026 Newsletter
December 2025 Newsletter
As you prepare to celebrate the incarnation of the Son of God on Dec. 24 & 25, contemplate these profound words from Johann Gerhard: “This… Read More »December 2025 Newsletter
November 2025 Newsletter
Reading Ecclesiastes you may have come away in despair, since it repeatedly characterizes life here “under the sun” as vanity, futile, worthless, and pointless. But… Read More »November 2025 Newsletter
October 2025 Newsletter
Recently I read a National Geographic article (June 23, 2025, by Alisa Hrustic) containing an interview of a still practicing 102-year-old physician who started his… Read More »October 2025 Newsletter
Lawless Wickedness Will Abound, But Fear Not In Jesus’ Name
The Christian Church especially in America has been reeling the last couple of weeks, crying out with David in Ps. 13: “How long will our… Read More »Lawless Wickedness Will Abound, But Fear Not In Jesus’ Name
A Prayer Following the School Shooting in Minneapolis
[Jesus said:] “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its… Read More »A Prayer Following the School Shooting in Minneapolis
September 2025 Newsletter
I have recently read a book that might resonate with many of our ELS congregations and pastors. It’s called “The Small Town Lutheran Church and… Read More »September 2025 Newsletter
