Category: Regional Pastors
Whatever the weather
by Thomas Prachar If you want to “break the ice” and begin talking to a complete stranger, one of the socially acceptable ways, at least currently, is to talk about the weather: “Cold enough for ya?” Everyone seems to have an opinion about the weather:…
Fishers of men
by Glenn E. Schaeffer In his Gospel Luke says, “They pulled their boats up on shore, and left everything and followed Him” (Luke 5:11). Mark tells us that, “[James and John] left their father in the boat with the hired men and followed Him” (Mark 1:20). Peter,…
Jesus in my heart
by Thomas Prachar Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. – The Lutheran Hymnal (TLH) 85:13 This is my favourite verse from Luther’s Christmas hymn, “Vom Himmel Hoch,”…
When you never have to worry
by Paul Zabel Take my yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:29). We are coming upon that time of year when many people often become anxious and…
“The Best of the Season to You!”
by Glenn E. Schaeffer The Christmas radio commercial went something like this: “A common greeting during this holiday season is ‘Wishing you all the best of the season.’ Do you know where to receive the ‘best of the season’?” The advertiser, a Toronto-based diamond store,…
A Faith to Live By!
by Paul Zabel During a recent trip to visit relatives in St. Louis, we sat down to eat our evening meal in a restaurant with our nephew and his family. Early into the conversation, my grand-nephew noted that he had just begun attending his first…
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