The Only Debt We Owe
Guest Preacher: Reverend Dr. Gilbert Duchow
Help for the Cross Bearers Available Here
Our dear Savior bids us to pick up our cross – to suffer for our faith, if needed. He does not call on everyone to suffer for one’s faith, but faith has to determine one’s posture and behavior in this life. The reward will come in heaven. Here we serve.
Peter’s Solid Confession
The Lord identified the source of Peter’s knowledge; “My father in Heaven!” This confession of Peter is the cornerstone of the church. Jesus said he would build the church on this faith even the power of the devil would not conquer over it.
We All Are Beggars
Be humble and persistent and present your requests to God in prayer. We all are beggars that God loves and wants to bless.
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus
When the storms of life hit –and storms do come – our mind may play tricks.We might imagine things that do not exist “it’s a ghost!” –and ignore whatexists: Jesus in our company. Faith is like a pulse: if you have one, you are alive.A strong pulse is better than a weak one. Strong faith is better than a weak one. Let God strengthen your faith with his Word and Sacraments.
When Traditions Hurt Faith
Paul laments the fact that his kinsman reject the Lord Jesus as their Savior. They will be lost if they continue to hold on to tradition rather than let God be God.