Dear Fellow Workers in Christ’s Kingdom: Promises. They are often broken. God’s promises, however, always hold. What great strength this provides, no matter what task is ahead! He promises forgiveness, life and salvation in Christ. He promises to hear and answer our prayers. He promises that all matters will work out for the good of […]

Dear Fellow Workers and Friends: Lent is already upon us! Ash Wednesday is February 22. PONDER is a word that sticks in my mind when we go into Lent. Maybe it’s because of the hymn, “Jesus I Will Ponder Now” (ELH #287). Maybe it is simply because the season moves us toward deep reflection and […]

Dear Fellow Workers and Friends: In a small town in Germany there is an interesting custom that occurs in the Christmas season. What is regarded as the world’s largest non-wax candle is put on display. A red cloth is draped over an old stone tower that was built in the 14th century. An electric flame […]

Dear Fellow Workers and Friends: Babies are attention getters. As soon as the birth happens, the comments pour in. Look at those facial features, hands, toes, and the hair color! Visitors venture opinions on what family side seems favored by the infant’s resemblance. But when the Birth of all births took place, the shepherds who […]

Dear Fellow Workers and Friends: The people of Israel were given careful instructions as they prepared to enter Canaan. Since the land was fruitful, a great temptation could occur. They could forget the Lord’s benefits as their wealth accumulated. So, Moses told them “to remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives […]