Monthly Archives: February 2013

Sermon for Ash Wednesday

Here is my sermon on the topic “Why bother repenting when we die anyway?” I had sort of a “Marco Rubio” moment during the service. My throat got really dry, and I had trouble talking. But I managed to make … Continue reading

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The Challenge of the Gesimas

The hard thing about the Gesima Sundays, especially the Quinqua one, is not to blow all the good ammunition, and not have anything left for Lent, while still preaching the text and pointing to Christ Crucified.  Here is today’s sermon, … Continue reading

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HHS Mandate: Unanswered Questions

Our synod leadership is certainly to be commended for speaking out against the HHS mandate that would require businesses and people to buy or subsidize products that go against their religious convictions. If your religion that stops at the church door … Continue reading

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Sowing in a Time of Drought

My sermon from this morning. Based on the parable of the sower. It doesn’t matter how carefully the seed is planted.  A farmer could carefully dig a hole to plant each seed individually. Take the time to lovingly place the … Continue reading

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