Septuagesima
God gives away his kingdom. Indeed, he has given it to you. Most certainly that seems to us to be utterly foolish. We probably would have grumbled just like the first group of laborers. Why would God simply give something … Continued
Festival of the Transfiguration of Our Lord 2022
The Festival of the Transfiguration of Our Lord6 February, Anno Domini 20222 Peter 1:16-21Pr. Kurt Ulmer In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. One of the most popular attacks leveled against the … Continued
Festival of Transfiguration
The apostle Peter, who was with our Lord on the Mount of Transfiguration, writes ‘We have a more sure prophetic word.’ We do not need signs and miracles. We have the Word of God Almighty that reveals in full everything … Continued
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2022
The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany30 January, Anno Domini 2022St. Matthew 8:23-27Pr. Kurt Ulmer In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. This incident on the Sea of Galilee and others like it recorded … Continued
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
The storms of life are raging all around us. Some are literally harsh weather events. Others are ideological storms fought in the ballot box and in conversations. Others are internal where dark clouds of death hang thick over our heads … Continued
Third Sunday after Epiphany 2022
The Third Sunday after Epiphany23 January, Anno Domini 2022St. Matthew 8:1-13Pr. Kurt Ulmer In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Talk is cheap, so they say. It’s one thing to say you’re … Continued
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
We talk often about God’s Word but it is good for us to really stop and meditate on the power of God’s Word. When the centurion desires Jesus’ help with his sick servant, he confesses confidence that Jesus’ Word is … Continued
Second Sunday after Epiphany 2022
The Second Sunday after Epiphany16 January, Anno Domini 2022St. John 2:1-11Pr. Kurt Ulmer In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. The newest issue of the Lutheran Witness recently arrived at our house … Continued
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
God is lavish in His care. It may not always feel like it but you can always be assured that your needs are known by your heavenly Father and whatever is good will be given to you. It certainly does … Continued
First Sunday after Epiphany 2022
The First Sunday after Epiphany9 January, Anno Domini 2022St. Luke 2:41-52Pr. Kurt A. Ulmer In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Family was a faithful, God-fearing family, looking forward to … Continued