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

Wait Quietly

“Patience is a virtue.” At least, that’s how the old saying goes. Maybe because patience is so rare. No one … More

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

Forsaken. Do you know what that word means? Left behind. Forgotten. Cast aside. Deserted. Alone. Do you feel forsaken? Like … More

5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you … More

Sometimes all you can say is, “Lord, save me!” Are you having one of those days? You thought you had … More

Perfect peace. Does that describe your heart today? Of course not! How in the world could you have perfect peace? … More

Where can I find God? Do you have a desire to know God and be close to him? That’s a … More

“At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against … More

“Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: ‘The Lord knows those who are his,’ and ‘Everyone who … More