Such a reviled word, submission. Given a different worldview, which concerns itself for others, we set aside our desires and rights for the benefit of another. Now, this is part […]
Genesis 2:18-24: 50th Wedding Anniversary Service for Bob and Karen Sands
June 13, 2015 by
The next time you want to hear a good love story, you don’t have to rent a “chick flick” DVD or watch it on Netflix. Neither do you have to […]
1 Corinthians, Lesson 9: Marriage and Divorce; the Gift of Celibacy and Sexuality
February 22, 2015 by
Paul still continues to deal with the topic of sexuality, but now within the context of marriage. We find that 1 Corinthians chapter 7 is in a chiastic structure: A […]
Sermon for the Wedding of Richard Bell and Diane Sancken
September 27, 2014 by
Our pastor had the joy of joining Rick Bell and Diane Sancken in holy matrimony at Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Missouri. They are members of an LC-MS congregation in northern […]
Ephesians 5:22-33; John 2:1-11: The Church as the Bride of Christ
August 26, 2012 by
Who, are what, is more significant, Christ or the Church? Who is to have the greater glory and honor? I know that’s a trick question. For if you are to […]
Holy Matrimony of Brandon Ponce and Jessica Marmon
June 18, 2011 by
This is a beautiful wedding story. Both Brandon and Jessica are members of a sister congregation, Holy Cross in Collinsville, Illinois. However, they wanted to be married here in Kimberling […]
God’s Purposes in Marriage
June 15, 2011 by
As I prepare to marry a young couple, I contemplate again God’s reasons for marriage. Marriage is for companionship. It is also for the procreation of children. But largely forgotten […]
