Pastor’s Desk

What belongs to God and what belongs to Caesar?  Our sinful hearts certainly have trouble answering that question, even though it is really quite simple.  The problem is that we don’t want to give to God what belongs to God … Continued

We all want to be invited to the big celebration.  We don’t want to be left out or forgotten.  The good news is – you are invited!  It’s not to a birthday or a victory celebration but to the banquet … Continued

Supply chains on everything from flooring to lumber to cars are backed in ways many of us have never seen before. Consequently, the one thing that is not at all in short supply is anxiousness.  From the current economic situation … Continued

Through the Apostle Paul, the Holy Spirit teaches us that “the works of the flesh are evident.” Sin is pretty obvious, really.  God hasn’t left it a mystery.  The Ten Commandments are clear.  The problem is that we like sin … Continued

Martyrdom is not something we are accustomed to thinking of in our time.  But, ask John the Baptist. The world’s hatred of God’s Word is very real and he suffered imprisonment and death because of his faith in Christ and … Continued

“Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”  These words of St. Elizabeth spoken to St. Mary, the mother of our Lord, are definitely words worth learning by … Continued

The Church of God has always suffered the plague of those who would change God’s Word in order to placate our sinful thoughts and desires.  Indeed, that desire lives deep within each and every one of our own hearts.  The … Continued

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In light of the high tension and anxiety regarding tomorrow’s inauguration and the state of our nation, I commend to you the following prayer: “Dear Father in heaven, all power and authority in heaven … Continued

Dear saints of God, Happy New Year!  (Pastor’s lost his marbles.  He doesn’t even know what time of year it is.)  While the first statement may be true, I am certain it is a new year – a new Christian … Continued

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As a new Church Year approaches ( yes, Advent is just around the corner!), I wanted to begin a series of newsletters teaching about the Christian Church year, the liturgy, and the various ceremonies … Continued