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Blessing Couples to Be a Blessing
This coming Saturday Heather and I will be leading our Marriage in God’s Way seminar at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bay City, MI. We love leading married and engaged couples through this study of what God’s Word teaches for their … Continue reading
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The Three Simple Keys to Lasting Love
If we’re clear on life’s three big questions (Where from? Where to? My purpose?), we’re sitting right in the middle of Jesus’ eternal love for us. It’s a perfect love marked by sacrifice, commitment and physical care. These are the … Continue reading
Thanks for a Great Event!
Heather and I want to thank the awesome couples from St. Luke LCMS in Haslett, MI and Heart of the Shepherd LCMS in Howell, MI who joined us last weekend for a fantastic Marriage in God’s Way retreat. It was … Continue reading
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Poor, Poor Jesus
In Luke 23:26-28 (ESV) we hear this account from the Passion of our Lord, Jesus, 26 “And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus, Passion, Pity
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The First Relational Priority in Marriage is One’s Relationship with Christ
Here’s another great blog post from my dear friend Ben Freudenburg at Concordia Center for the Family. Check it out HERE.
Sabbatical Summary
Over the past two months, I’ve had the privilege to enjoy a sabbatical from my regular routine of pastoral service. As I reflect, I must answer the question…was it worthwhile? My exuberant answer is absolutely “YES!” I’ve gained a profound … Continue reading
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Tagged God's way, mission, South Africa, witness
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Fall in Love
There’s a fairy tale notion of love that we just “fall in love” when we meet the right person. If we find Mr. or Mrs. Right, then the result of such falling in love is living happily ever after. Not … Continue reading
Marriage Proclaims God’s Foolish Way for Justification
This past Tuesday I led an opening devotion for a regional gathering of pastors. I shared thoughts that were well received and decided to repeat some of it here. The conference theme was that God’s way of justification by grace … Continue reading
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Stewardship of Marriage
I just read an excellent article on a topic dear to my heart…the stewardship of marriage. It is the latest StewardCAST article from LCMS Stewardship Ministry. Link to it by clicking HERE. This article contains some excellent points. As I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged God's way, marriage, Stewardship, witness
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Created Male & Female
Created Male & Female is the title of an open letter released in the U.S. on Dec. 15, 2017 by twenty key religious leaders including two from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. I encourage you to read it HERE. You can also … Continue reading
Posted in Community Life, Congregational Life, Family Life, Marriage, Sex, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged God's way, identity, marriage, sex, witness, worldview
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