10302022 – Reformation Eve I am not saying the church, right or wrong. Because I would never say that…But rather, I am saying that the church is right for me… It was invaluable for Ruth and Wally, Emil, and Marie…and, the mainstay of Carl and Maime and their nine children. I have always loved […]
10242020 – John 8. 31-36 As Lutherans, we know “a little something-something” about Martin Luther. And of course, some of us know “more than others…” Luther’s father Hans, prospered in “the local copper-refining business” and was a councilor for the town of Mansfeld, Germany. We know Luther was very smart and highly intelligent…and excelled in […]
102619 – John 8. 31-36 Reformation Sunday If you will remember: the Gospel of John is different, it is not synoptic. It is not anything like the other three Gospels that were written. John does his own thing! The Gospel of John actually begins with “some prose about Jesus.” It is almost sing-songy! Here’s […]
A little bit of Lutheran history…to go with the day… In 1517, a monk and university professor and head theological chair, named Martin Luther – wished to have “a scholarly debate” concerning the topic of “indulgences.” It was no big thing. “Indulgences” in the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, was “a way to reduce […]
This is probably a very good weekend to talk about sin. Not about me personally mind you, but about our world! What is going on? Things keep on happening…big things, newsworthy things… If, I heard correctly another pipe bomb was found just today/yesterday…how many does that make? And they are still expecting to find even […]