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

Holding on to the Righteousness of God Happy New Year.  Today is the first Sunday of the New Year in the calendar for the Church.  The sermon for today will … Read More

We follow what is called the Church Year.  Four Sundays before Christmas we celebrate that Jesus, the Son of God was born; and one day He will bring a new … Read More

When I was in seminary chapel was offered mid-morning, Monday through Friday.  I was not used to going to chapel during the week and found it a great time to … Read More

LIFE IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL In recent times our world including our nation have been going through a terrible time dealing with Covid-19.  There are recent signs that we … Read More