Wednesday, June 11, 2008

"You stole from us...

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... we forgive you ." And come to our church; you'd fit right in!

The Cure for Spiritual Ruts?

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Obedience . Amen!

Build your vocabulary...

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feed people . (Thanks to my son Phil.)
Monday, June 09, 2008

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600! Junior does it ...and not a single homerun propelled by steroids. This is a legitimate and laudable achievement! Griffey's six-hund...

Resist Satan! by Pastor Glen Vander

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[My friend and colleague Pastor Glen VanderKloot of Faith Lutheran Church in Springfield, Illinois , presented this fantastic sermon during ...
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To Prepare for Worship on June 15

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This week, I won't be presenting my usual look at the appointed lessons for the upcoming Sunday. Instead, here are links to a few commen...
Sunday, June 08, 2008

"If for this life only we have hoped..."

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[This funeral sermon was given today. The deceased, widely known by his nickname of Peck, was a veteran of World War 2.] 1 Corinthians 15:12...

Mercy, Not Religion

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[This sermon was shared during worship with the people of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church in Logan, Ohio, this morning.] Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26...

Real Hope

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[This was a presentation I gave to cancer survivors and cancer care givers during the Hocking County American Cancer Society Relay for Life ...

Book Review: The Grace of It All

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[From time to time through the years, I've reviewed books for the journal of my seminary alma mater , Trinity Lutheran Seminary . Here...
Saturday, June 07, 2008

Michael Silverstein's Funny Take on Clinton's Campaign

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Check out his alternate lyrics for Try a Little Tenderness regarding the departure of Hillary Clinton from the presidential race . You migh...
Friday, June 06, 2008

A Look at This Sunday's Bible Lessons (June 8, 2008)

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This week's look at the Bible lessons for Sunday will be brief. The Bible Lessons: Genesis 12:1-9 Psalm 33:1-12 Romans 4:13-25 Matthew 9...
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Keep Praying for Zimbabwe

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My interest in Zimbabwe goes back nearly a decade, when the people of my former parish became World Vision sponsors for a child in that cou...
Sunday, June 01, 2008

Actions Do Speak Louder Than Words

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[This sermon was shared during worship with the people of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church in Logan, Ohio, earlier today.] Matthew 7:21-29 Unde...
Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Thank You, Sarah!

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"Did you get my card yet today?" our twenty-three year old daughter, Sarah, excitedly asked me during a telephone conversation las...
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Living Your Faith (A Look at the Bible Lessons for June 1, 2008)

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The Bible Lessons: Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28 Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24 Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28 [ 29-31 ] Matthew 7:21-29 The Prayer of the ...
Sunday, May 25, 2008

DO NOT WORRY!

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[This sermon was shared during worship with the people of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church in Logan, Ohio, this morning.] Matthew 6:24-34 In Fe...
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Saturday, May 24, 2008

Jesus Lays Waste to "the Law of Attraction"

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The so-called "prosperity preachers" should consider these words from Jesus, recorded in Luke 12:15, 22-34: 15And he said to them,...
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Friday, May 23, 2008

Who Do You Trust?: A Look at This Sunday's Bible Lessons (May 25, 2008)

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This Sunday's Bible Lessons: Isaiah 49:8-16a Psalm 131 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Matthew 6:24-34 The Prayer of the Day: God of tender care, li...

Please Join Us in Thanking God!

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The congregation I serve as pastor, Saint Matthew Lutheran Church in Logan, Ohio, is deeply thankful to God for the progress made by one of ...