It had been a difficult night. The two groups of professional fishermen gave it their very best but had caught nothing. So, they are on the shore cleaning their nets, … Read More

There is an aroma that imminently comes of the Christian lifestyle. It is central to whether an action is Christian or not. In Greek the word for that aroma is … Read More

I really love team sports, such as football, basketball, and baseball. One of the reasons I like them so well is that it takes people of different abilities to do … Read More

*Confession and Forgiveness Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who creates us, redeems us, and calls us by name.  Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of … Read More

Today marks an anniversary for me of the first time I led worship in North Carolina.  It was January of 1978.  It was at Advent Lutheran in Charlotte.  It was … Read More

This is a very special day.  While the rest of the world is taking down its Christmas decorations, Christians are celebrating the 2nd Sunday of Christmas.  We will be celebrating … Read More

This has been a difficult year for me.  My wife describes herself as suddenly becoming an old woman.  She has balance problems, arthritis, bladder trouble, A-Fib and trouble with the … Read More

I have two sermons this morning.  The first talks directly about the significance of what Mary was saying when she proclaimed the words of the Magnificat and secondly, I am … Read More

With Ann in the hospital, I have spent much time in the car listening to 99.5 radio.  They are into playing Christmas music the entire time they are on the … Read More

You can feel it in the air.  Since Thanksgiving Christmas decorations and displays are going up everywhere.  As I drive home after the Bible Study on Wednesday, I enjoy seeing … Read More