From the Pastor

Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We all desire a safe place, a place where we can go and feel no fear, a place where the struggles of daily life do not press heavily upon us, a place where death doesn’t terrify. Despite our best efforts, we can’t create such a place with any degree of certainty. The burden of the Law and the guilt of our conscience weigh upon us constantly. Thanks be to God that the Lord as created such a place for us. David, inspired by God to

Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. The world is filled with imitations. Famous brands of expensive watches have resulted in competitors who produce low quality watches that look nearly identical to the costly brand, but sell for a mere fraction. Sometimes the off-brand name is only one letter different than what many would call “the original.” From lawn mowers to jewelry, fashions to food, computer programs to carpets, imitations abound. Some result in patent infri

How does the Holy Spirit accomplish the great work of “calling, gathering, enlightening, and sanctifying the whole Christian Church on earth and keeping it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith?” God could by a mere act of His will impart His Holy Spirit and change our hearts. However, He doesn’t. Rather, God chooses to use definite means in generating and nourishing the “new” life within us through what is called the means of grace, namely the Word of God, Baptism, and t

Some people would have you believe that the Lutheran Church and her teachings aren't relevant in today's world. Some people would have you believe that the historic Christian faith is no longer powerful or meaningful as it once was. Some people would have you believe that the crucified and risen Lord Jesus is out-of-step with our lives. To all these people, I say: "NOT SO FAST!" The fact is, the Lutheran Church and all her teachings and doctrines are ALIVE and WELL! The histo