“But David vowed again, saying, ‘Your father knows well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he things, ‘Do not let Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved.’ But truly as the Lord lives and as your soul lives, there is but a step between me and death.’” -1 Samuel 20:3 “Then the … Read more
In these Catechesis Reviews, you can hear a summary of what Pastor and Sarah are teaching our catechumens (catechism students). Catechism: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Commandments Scripture: “The Rich Man and Lazarus” – Luke 16: 19-31Summary: “The faith that saves trusts in Christ alone. The faith that damns trusts in self.” Lessons taken from “Lutheran Catechesis” … Read more
We recently finished reading The Chronicles of Narnia with our kids. It’s so amazing to see how C. S. Lewis can put so many beautiful parallels to Christianity in his work. Reading the last book, The Last Battle, caused me to cry on more than one occasion and I’ve even read the book before this … Read more
We started Trunk or Treat a few years ago at Concordia. We wanted to show love to the children in our congregation. We wanted to provide an opportunity for the adults and children to interact with one another. We also decided to do it because parents told us they use any excuse for their kids … Read more