NALC Devotion – January 18, 2017
Isaiah 44:24–45:7; Ephesians 5:1-14; Mark 4:1-20 Over 15 years ago, I met a man whom I will call Bill. He honestly admitted that he had little if anything to do with God. As Bill and I became friends, I...
Isaiah 44:24–45:7; Ephesians 5:1-14; Mark 4:1-20 Over 15 years ago, I met a man whom I will call Bill. He honestly admitted that he had little if anything to do with God. As Bill and I became friends, I...
Isaiah 12:1-6; Revelation 1:1-8; John 7:37-52 Isn’t it astonishing that Jesus is often found hiding in plain view? It is like those children’s puzzles where two drawings are side by side. We are challenged to find the differences. They...
Proverbs 8:22-30; 1 John 5:1-12; John 13:20-35 Proverbs, chapter 8, is a wonderful, contemplative passage on wisdom. During my seminary education, it was stated that ministry is a life of study. It is important for many students of the...
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand… bear fruit that befits repentance…” – Matthew 3:1-12. Today, I visited the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany and...
Today’s readings: Zephaniah 3:8-13; Revelation 17:1-18; Luke 13:31-35 In the time immediately following Jesus’ baptism, Satan directly attempted to cause him to abandon his mission of redemption. Today, the same devil attempts to thwart God’s plan through the efforts...
Today’s readings: Zephaniah 1:14-18; Revelation 14:14–15:8; Luke 13:1-9 The great day of the Lord is near. Bear fruit—or else—for the end is near. The reaping sickle of God is about to be swung to harvest the earth. The good...
From Death to Life: Preaching Law and Gospel in Lent and Easter February 18-20, 2014 Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North (Florida) Non-NALC participants welcome!
From Death to Life: Preaching Law and Gospel in Lent and Easter is the theme of this preaching conference for NALC pastors and NALC seminarians to be held February 18-20, 2014 at the Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North.
Leaders of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and the Lutheran Church–Canada have been meeting regularly with leaders of the North American Lutheran Church over the past two years. Despite some differences, our churches are both committed to the authority of...