What are we to make of the traditional Lutheran position that Mary remained a virgin her entire life? This short theological pondering from Pastor Futrell helps us look at this […]
Thoughts on Personal Preferences and Worship of God
April 24, 2013 by
From the beginning, when we first see God give His people instructions on worship, we find worship to be liturgical (following prescribed patterns, not free form of one’s own choosing). […]
Lamentations 3:22-33: God’s Mercies are Ever New
April 21, 2013 by
The life of a Christian is often a hard life. Temptations abound, always trying to lure us away from God. The devil preys on our weaknesses, which are often way […]
1 Peter 2:21-25: Living the Life of Christ
April 14, 2013 by
Jesus practiced what he preached. He said: You have heard it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray […]
John 20:19-23: The Forgiving and Retaining of Sins
April 7, 2013 by
What brings to someone God’s forgiveness? For example, why does baptism forgive sins but not watching a beautiful sunset? Why does the Lord’s Supper forgive sins but not playing a […]
1 Corinthians 15:19-26: Christ, the First Crop of the Harvest
March 31, 2013 by
“I know that my Redeemer lives” is a confession of faith. Yet, the Apostle Paul asserted a couple of verses before our Epistle reading: “If Christ has not been raised, […]
First Quarter’s Voters’ Meeting
March 31, 2013 by
Our first quarterly Voter’s Meeting for the year is now on April 4th at 7:00 PM. We’ll also have a potluck supper before the meeting at 6:00 PM.
Isaiah 52:13-53:12: Meditating on the Crucifix
March 29, 2013 by
As Lutherans, we have a long and noble tradition of meditating on the crucifixion of Christ. For example, Luther invited people to use the crucifix as a way to help […]
Exodus 12:1-14: Christ, Our Passover Lamb
March 28, 2013 by
The first Passover was a horrific and gruesome night, a night unlike any that Egypt had ever seen. At twilight, the Israelites slaughtered thousands of lambs, ate their flesh, and […]
Palm Sunday Sermon
March 24, 2013 by
Today, we’re saddled with an Old Testament that Jesus and His disciples didn’t use. They used the Septuagint, which was the Old Testament translated into Greek. But what distinguishes their […]
