“If need or affliction in temporal things comes, which many of us both have experienced and will experience, then He wants us to seek help… Read More »A Pastoral Voice from the Past for Our Present Perils
The opening of the 2020-2021 school year for both public and private schools will be remembered for the vigorous efforts to overcome obstacles. State-by-state and… Read More »Prayers for Our Lutheran Schools
It seems no matter where you look, what you read, or what you watch, someone is angry. News website headlines use words such as “slams,”… Read More »If You ARE Outraged, Then You’re Not Paying Attention
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… Read More »Are Riots Right and Good?
Lord God, our Heavenly Father, We thank You for the start of another academic year at our Bethany Lutheran College. In a time of an… Read More »Prayer for Bethany Lutheran College
The iron door to the dungeon was tightly sealed. Only a trickle of light made its way through a small crack in the ceiling. The… Read More »The Hope We Have in God Our Savior
Jesus had just finished telling His disciples that He would be leaving them. He wasn’t revealing everything to them yet because they weren’t ready. But… Read More »Where Do We Find Courage to Face This?
If there was anyone poignantly aware of the spiritual battle we humans wage day in and day out, it was Martin Luther. The late Luther… Read More »Opening Our Doors and Back-Door Temptations
Juneteenth (its history and celebration) is a good illustration of the office of the keys. On September 22, 1862, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation,… Read More »Proclaiming Liberty to the Captives
The tragic end of the life of George Floyd has triggered vigorous protests and riots. Hopefully when the dust settles the necessary dialogue and changes… Read More »Pent-up Racism, Pentecost and Penitence
