“Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Read More
December 19, 2021: 4th Sunday of Advent Micah 5:2-5a: (From Bethlehem comes the mighty Shepherd who will feed his flock) Psalm 80:1-7: (Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel! You who Read More
“It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all” (1 Timothy 1:15). The bottom Read More
December 12, 2021: 3rd Sunday of Advent Zephaniah 3:14-20: (Shout for joy, daughter of Zion! God comes as warrior and lover) Psalm 85: (Show us your steadfast love, grant Read More
“Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; 14 and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found Read More
December 5, 2021: 2nd Sunday of Advent Malachi 3:1-7b: (I will send my messenger; refiner’s fire; presents God’s people for judgment) RCL/ELW: Read More
“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and Read More
“[A]ccording to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted” (1 Timothy 1:11). How will you live your life? Will you live according to the Read More
“[A]nd immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching” (1 Timothy 1:10) There are many who practice deceit. Whether it Read More
[R]ealizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, Read More