In the first petition, we ask God that He would hallow His name among us, which means that He would preserve among us the pure doctrine of Scripture, and that as bearers of Christ’s name, Christians, we would live holy lives to His honor and glory. In the second petition, we ask that God would […]

Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 10:1-9 1 Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head and kissed him and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you to be prince over his people Israel? And you shall reign over the people of the LORD and you will save them from the […]

May is here. Summer is near. That means that some of you might be planning vacations. If you will be away on a Sunday, let me know so I can help you find a solid confessional Lutheran Church near you to attend. I know the temptations in vacations. Our leisure, too, is a gift from […]

Lent has begun. While we repent of our sins and ponder Christ’s suffering and death all year round, we especially emphasize these things this time of year. So it is fitting that we have arrived at the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed in our walk through Luther’s Small Catechism. All the six chief parts […]