Written for Groveport Zion Lutheran Church November Newsletter

Written for Groveport Zion Lutheran Church October Newsletter.

Let’s discuss in detail the Introduction to the Lord’s Prayer as well as the first and second petitions

For the next several weeks, we will look at the Catechism and closely study the topic of prayer. But, what exactly do we mean when we talk about prayer? What is prayer? What goes on in prayer?

Hope, Peace, Joy and Love: each weekly theme leads our minds and hearts to receive the great blessing of the Incarnate God.

On this Ascension Day, the good news of Jesus’ ascension reminds us of two main things: Jesus is still in control and he will make all things right.

Jesus is plain and clear: in this life you will have trouble. But, Jesus doesn’t leave us there. He says, “In me you will have peace.”

What is the significance of Lent, Ash Wednesday, and the Holy Week experience?

Identity is defined in the dictionary as the condition of being oneself and not another. Do you know who you are? Do you know who Jesus has created you to be?