September 13, 2026 Bulletin
Merciful Master, You are always ready to forgive, though we deserve only punishment. Press the proclamation of this eager love deeply into our hearts, that we, too, may sincerely forgive and gladly do good to those who sin against us; for You live and…
Bo
I will call him “Bo”, though that is not really his name (and, yes, I do remember his real name. I just think it’s best if I do not use it). I was taking my usual morning walk a week ago today. Our HOA had put little flags in everyone’s yard for the…
September 6, 2026 Bulletin
Here I raise my Ebenezer, Hither by Thy help I’ve come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wand’ring from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood.
August 30, 2026 Bulletin
Then let us follow Christ, our Lord, And take the cross appointed And, firmly clinging to His Word, In suff’ring be undaunted. For those who bear the battle’s strain The crown of heav’nly life obtain.
Deeper and Longer
It is very easy in our faith life to become “surface-surfers” and nothing more. Life is busy. There are many distractions. And, more often than not, going beyond simply is not a priority we consider.
August 23, 2026 Bulletin
Let us pray; Heavenly Father, though we do not deserve Your goodness, still You provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may acknowledge Your gifts, give thanks for all Your benefits, and serve You in willing…
Rebooting
I am sorry about last week. I was out of town without my laptop, taking a complete break. In case you are interested, we had a great eight-day getaway – traveling through Sarnia to Niagara Falls, then to Buffalo to visit with the Hartke’s, and on to…
August 16, 2026 Bulletin
Be of good cheer, for God’s own Son Forgives all sins which you have done; And, justified by Jesus’ blood, Your Baptism grants the highest good.
August 9, 2026 Bulletin
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 Jesus Christ,…
No Trading
I wanted to talk about the trade deadline today, and by that I don’t really mean how the Detroit Tigers traded Skubal and Mize, although I am satisfied with the return received (I was hoping Mize would remain a Tiger – but had forgotten that Boros was…