Pastor Installation Sermon: “The Blessed Pastor”

(I was blessed to preach this sermon for the installation of Pastor Benjamin Steenbock at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in … More

Not My Own

Life seems so out of control. Do you feel that way? Sure, you’ve worked hard to make plans for your … More

What do you boast about? Come on, we all do it! Every one of us, even on our very worst … More

Whom are you hiding from today? You hope you don’t run into them at the store. You work hard not … More

“It’s too hard.” How often do you say or think that? Life is hard. Not just the big trials like … More

We’re always focused on what’s new. Would you agree? We want the latest. The coolest. The trendiest. But that doesn’t … More

Why do I need the Bible? Have you ever wondered that? It’s 2026. We have so much technology. We human … More

Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the Lord: 2 “This is what the Lord says: Stand … More

Why doesn’t God speak to me? Concerned people ask that. “I wait and I wait to hear God’s voice, but … More

What if I don’t feel loved? What if I don’t feel wanted or cherished? Isn’t it hard to look at … More