God Makes All Things New For forty days, we have journeyed through the wilderness of sin and sorrow, remembering our need for a Savior. We have heard the call to repentance and felt the weight of Christ’s suffering as He made His way to the cross. As the dawn of Easter approaches, we prepare to…

I joyfully remember the annual NALC pastor retreat I attended in January. This gathering provided not only a chance for learning but also a reunion with fellow pastors and a time for spiritual renewal that will enhance my ministry among you. Before the retreat, the NALC gathered pastors in the early years of pastoral ministry…

“To Jordan came our Lord the Christ,To do God’s pleasure willing.”(Martin Luther, LBW 79) Over break my son went through the hymnal to sing all the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany hymns. So I pointed out the Epiphany hymn, “To Jordan came the Christ Our Lord”, and he went to the piano to find the melody.…

Happy New Year! Advent marks the beginning of a new church year. As we begin this new church year, let’s take a moment to reflect on what it means to grow in our faith. This Advent, I’m excited to introduce a new feature in our bulletin: each week, you’ll discover a selection from Martin Luther’s…