Dear Members of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church: On Sunday, March 22nd, I received a divine call to teach first grade at St. Stephen’s Lutheran School in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. After prayerful consideration, I have decided to accept this divine call. I ask that you continue to keep my family [...]
“[Christ Jesus] became obedient to death—even death on a cross.” Philippians 2:8 Even Death on a Cross Daily Devotion – April 11, 2020 Devotion based on Philippians 2:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200411dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Even death on a cross: That’s all that the Apostle Paul had to say as the Holy Spirit [...]
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 Finished Daily Devotion – April 10, 2020 Devotion based on John 19:30 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200410dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Don’t you love that feeling of accomplishment when you complete [...]
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of [...]
He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Philippians 2:8 The Immortal Came to Die Daily Devotion – April 8, 2020 Devotion based on Philippians 2:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200408dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Science and technology strive to extend life and avoid death. If you believe the ads, you [...]
“He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.” Philippians 2:7 The King Came to Serve Daily Devotion – April 7, 2020 Devotion based on Philippians 2:7 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200407dev.mp3 See series: Devotions A sign of success in our society is having more people serve you, climbing the corporate [...]
Christ Jesus…, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing. Philippians 2:5-7 The Almighty Came in Weakness Daily Devotion – April 6, 2020 Devotion based on Philippians 2:5-7 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200406dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Jesus was [...]
Click here for a pdf of this Newsletter All underlined text is a clickable link. Devotional Thought Our Christian hymns are wonderful! One reason is that they carry the Word of God and the truths of God in a form that is easy to remember. The tune sticks in your [...]
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah 9:9 A Servant King Daily Devotion – April 5, 2020 Devotion based on Zechariah 9:9 [...]
Dear Members of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, The Lord has led me to return the call St. Stephen Lutheran Church and School. There is a lot of work unfinished here. It is evident that St. Stephen has a dedicated staff and supportive congregation and I know God will continue to [...]