August 31, 2025 Bulletin
It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a…
The Waiting Room
We arrived at 8:15 a.m. for the 8:30 a.m. appointment, signed in, and sat down. Right around 8:30 a.m. they called Monica back. When they invited me to join her a half hour later, she was gowned in hospital attire with an needle in her arm. For the…
Head over Heels
It was a rough weekend for my right shoulder … even though – or because – we were at the cottage for the entire time. First off, we forgot to pack the chairs we use to sit on the dock. So, instead of sitting on the dock facing northwest some of the…
August 24, 2025 Bulletin
It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons.…
August 17, 2025 Bulletin
Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through…
The Story of the Pillbox
Somewhere between five and ten years ago my cardiologist recommended, as a simple precaution, that I start carrying nitro in my pocket. He wrote me the prescription, I picked it up at our pharmacy, and then started carrying that little dark brown glass…
August 10, 2025 Bulletin
After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of…
Promises, Promises!
Or is it “Problems, Problems, and More Problems!”? At first glance, one might think that the problems side of the proposition wins out, 3-2. However, I would suggest, since the promises come from our Creator, Redeemer, and Comforter – the One True God…
August 3, 2025 Bulletin
O Lord, grant us wisdom to recognize the treasures You have stored up for us in heaven, that we may never despair but always rejoice and be thankful for the riches of Your grace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and…
Time Flies!
You know the expression – “Time flies when you’re having fun!” As much as I agree with this statement, there are times and ways I would like to edit it. Like, “Time flies when the Tigers are winning (like this week!)”. And, my favorite, “Time flies…