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Love Incarnate
Incarnate. Not a word you hear used very often in common conversation. However, it’s a word that’s tremendously comforting. Incarnate literally means “in the flesh.” At Christmas, we celebrate that Jesus took on our human flesh. He was born with … Continue reading
JOY in Death
This past Tuesday I had the challenge and privilege of preaching and leading the funeral service for a dear friend, the wife of the previous senior pastor at the congregation I now serve. Lorna was a wonderfully faithful woman who … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Family Life, Relationship Priorities
Tagged comfort, death, hope, joy
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Dad’s 55th Anniversary of Ordination
It was such a joy to preach and celebrate with my dad in honor of the 55th anniversary of his ordination into the pastoral ministry. Dozens of family and friends were present at Dad’s home church, Grace Lutheran, in Wayne, … Continue reading
Safe in the Hand
My firstborn child, Hannah, is now a college student. It was a tearful day two weeks ago when we left her on campus. It’s not easy to let go after 18 years of having face-to-face contact with her almost every … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Relationship Priorities, Teen Life, Worldview
Tagged priorities, teens, Thumbs Up, trust
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Something New
Having just celebrated my 53rd birthday, it’s not as common for me to try something new. Yet, I find it’s always invigorating when I come across another way to see God’s awesome world. My new adventure this year was to … Continue reading
AWESOME Baptismal Memories
On July 7th I received the following picture and email … Hi Pastor, Amber and I just wanted to say thank you for baptizing Joshua four years ago today! Here’s a nice picture of the moment where the water, Word, and … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Family Life, Relationship Priorities, Witnessing
Tagged Baptism, family, priorities, Thumbs Up
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A Wedding Focused on Jesus
It was a joy for me to attend the wedding of my nephew last week. He and his new bride are clearly focused on putting Jesus first in their relationship. They have the right attitude of humble trust in the … Continue reading
The Great Deceiver
“The Great Deceiver” is the name of a Bible study that several other men and I started this week. It focuses on how the devil, Satan, Lucifer…is VERY real and is an expert at deception. His greatest trick is to … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Congregational Life, Family Life, Marriage, Step-families, Worldview
Tagged joy, Satan, Truth
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Germany Tour Presentation
This Sunday, June 4th, the group that recently traveled with me to Germany and Switzerland will be sharing pictures and stories. We’ll meet in the Music Room at Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Blanc from 9:30 to 10:30a.m. Everyone’s welcome. … Continue reading
Posted in Community Life, Congregational Life, Family Life, Marriage
Tagged Bible, family, marriage
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