In …. tional
The election advertisements are behind us (hopefully … perhaps the only good thought I have about them is how much they help the economy). The weather looks as though it might finally be cooling down (not that I am complaining about the wonderful fall…
Hugging the Kaktus – week 45
Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the unchangeable nature of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have…
November 3, 2024 Bulletin
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into…
It’s NOT about …
It may have been listening to a podcast that put me into the right state of mind. The podcast was from Lead Time (Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg), dated October 29, 2024. Its topic was “Navigating Ethical Challenges: LCMS in a Politically Charged World…
Cruising
That day started with 9:30 a.m. worship at Trinity. Then came family pictures taken conveniently between raindrops. After that we were home long enough to get all packed for ten days of cruising around Lake Michigan (not in the lake, but around it). …
October 27, 2024 Bulletin
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended…
October 20, 2024 Bulletin
O God, Your divine wisdom sets in order all things in heaven and on earth. Put away from us all things hurtful and give us those things that are beneficial for us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy…
Da Blues!
Before I say anything else, I have a confession to make. I am on vacation this week, so this is being written Saturday morning, October 12. The Tigers lost game four to the Guardians, 4-5 on Thursday and this afternoon is the elimination game. When…
October 13, 2024 Bulletin
Lord Jesus Christ, whose grace always precedes and follows us, help us to forsake all trust in earthly gain and to find in You our heavenly treasure; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
And then, The End
Way back when July had just turned into August, while the days were still long and the nights warm, most people felt secure predicting that the Tigers’ season would end on September 29. Then the Tigers got hot, and the end was delayed. Then they stayed…