Pastor’s Desk

We all love getting something for nothing. But what we don’t much care for is someone else getting something for nothing. We feel cheated as though it should have been us rather than them. It is crucial, however, that we … Continued

In the midst of darkness and affliction we need encouragement. That is what our Lord granted to Peter, James, and John when He was transfigured before them and conversed with Moses and Elijah. They were about to see Jesus treated … Continued

What pleases the Lord? It isn’t the biggest, best good works you can think to do or getting your life cleaned up or being healthy. What pleases the Lord is that you believe that His Word is true – all … Continued

There are few celebrations as fun and joyous as a wedding reception. The great joy of seeing a man and woman united in holy marriage, starting a new household, finding great joy in one another and looking forward to all … Continued

Baptism is a treasure beyond anything we can have in this life. The act itself is deceptively humble – a little water administered to the body by God’s authority. But its benefits are immeasurable! You simply cannot appreciate enough the … Continued

You have enough. You may be biting your nails, anxiously pouring over bills, worrying about the school supply list, grumbling as you pump more expensive gas into your car, but you have enough. As a child of your heavenly Father … Continued

Our flesh loves to sin. Whether we have been baptized or not, the desires of the flesh remain. It is the great torment of the Christian – the struggle of knowing and wanting the good but also being drawn to … Continued

One of the gifts of Christ that He instituted and gave to His Church was the Office of the Holy Ministry.  Through that ministry the Church exercises Christ’s authority to forgive the sins of repentant sinners and withhold repentance from … Continued

Anger is the belief that you have been wronged and you believe that you must act to right the wrong and bring the evildoer to justice.  Anger assumes that you have the right and responsibility to sit in judgment on … Continued

One of the many criticisms of the Church is that it is full of hypocrites – people who claim to be holy but do unholy things.  But the truth is that those who level that charge are really the hypocrites.  … Continued