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Video of “Marriage as a Gospel Witness”

Thanks to assistance from Seth at the Michigan District office of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, I now have videos of me talking about some of the key teachings of Life in God’s Way.  These videos are also being shared … Continue reading

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Incomplete

For the past week, our family has been incomplete.  Our son, Micah, has been spending time with relatives in Nebraska.  He’ll be gone for another week.  This has definitely left a hole in our family.  Yes, I know this is … Continue reading

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Same Sex Marriage: A Simple Gospel Response

Over the past week, I’ve had several people ask me, “What can I say to someone who’s in favor of same sex marriage?  I want to speak the Truth, but do it in love.”  I’ve been pondering and praying about … Continue reading

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The Pen is Mightier!

This week we heard the terrible news of an attack by Islamic extremists on a tabloid office in Paris that left 12 dead and many injured.  Such destruction is an awful example of what sin has done to the hearts of … Continue reading

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Great Retreat and Feedback

Last week Heather and I had the privilege of leading the members of the presidium, district staff and Circuit Visitors of the Michigan District, along with their wives, in a “Life in God’s Way” retreat.  There were over 60 participants … Continue reading

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A Church Shaped by Marriage

I just recently received a Call to serve as an Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crown Point, Indiana.  Leading up to the Call, Heather and I had the opportunity to visit Trinity and its leaders.  We thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading

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God’s NOT Dead!

“God’s Not Dead!”  The title of a popular movie in theaters now.  A bold statement of the TRUTH of Easter.  Our reason for absolute JOY! As I write this, it’s 2:30 p.m. on Good Friday afternoon.  I always like to … Continue reading

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Defending Humanity

Although I provided a summary of our Panama trip last week, there were a few comments we received that are worthy of further consideration.  One was by Rupert, the pastor who translated for us.  He said our message had a … Continue reading

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A Great Culture

Last Saturday I attended a conference on the topic of “Church, State and Culture.”  All three noteworthy speakers observed that the culture in America today truly is “post-church.”  It’s no longer the norm to go to church and practice the … Continue reading

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Contrasting Voices

This past week I was disgusted by the reports that came out from the Grammy Awards.  In a very loud and bold show, the world’s view of relationships was celebrated.  This view was clearly in total defiance of God’s plan … Continue reading

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