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“Abide in Me, and I in you.  As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.  I am the vine; you are the branches.  Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart fromContinue reading “Abiding in Christ”

“So shall My Word be that goes out from My mouth; it shall not return to Me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 What is the Bible?  It may seem like a simple question, but for many the answer is notContinue reading “What is the Bible?”

“Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 In the ancient Arabian folktale, Aladdin is the lazy son of a poor tailor. After his father’s death, he meets a magician who says that he is Aladdin’s uncle. The magician convinces AladdinContinue reading “First Things First”

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.  Ephesians 3:14-15 This week was the 21st convention of the Missouri District of the LCMS.  The theme was “Tell the Next Generation”.  One of the main points of this topic was that parents areContinue reading “Passing Down the Faith”

Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” John 8:58 It didn’t matter what you believe, as long as you believe . . . something.  I wish I could say that kind of thinking is rare and unusual, but unfortunately it’s not.  Contrast that statement to what weContinue reading “What You Believe Matters”

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. John 16:13 This Sunday we will celebrate Pentecost.  The way the Holy SpiritContinue reading “Pentecost Is For You”

For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.  But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God. John 3:20-21 A poem by J. Wilbur Chapman reads, “Christ theContinue reading “The Light of Christ”

“O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.”  Psalm 51:15 Say Ahhhh!! When you go to the doctor’s office for a checkup, one of the first things you are asked to do is to stick out your tongue.  Then the doctor takes a tongue depressor and presses down the tongue to examine your throat and mouth.  The tongue is a great help inContinue reading “Say Ahhh!”

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 Prayer is an awesome gift that our Risen Savior has given to us.  Prayer is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week invitation to call upon God in “every trouble, pray, praise and give thanks.” (Luther’s Small Catechism, The Second CommandmentContinue reading “The Gift of Prayer”

For we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard!” Acts 4:20 Easter is not a one time a year celebration.  The Good News that Christ is Risen has a daily impact in our lives!  Our lives have been changed from death to life.  We were dead in our sins and iniquities, butContinue reading “Proclaim the Easter Joy”