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Thinking Godly Thoughts
“There are many things that are true, honorable, and just, many that are pure: think about them.” (Philippians 4:8, LH)
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“Remember the Long Way”
Introduction This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, for the congregation’s annual Thanksgiving Eve service. + + + Readings Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Psalm 65 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Matthew 6:25-33 + + + Prayer Long ago, O God, you spoke to our ancestors in many and…
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In the Meantime…Coming Soon
Introduction This article is the December 2009 installment of my monthly message in the parish newsletter for Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb. Coming Soon One of the little pleasures I enjoy is watching a movie in the theatre. I even look forward to seeing the previews screened before the main feature. Some previews will…
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Rescue and Punishment
“The Lord, indeed, knows how to rescue devout men from trial and how to continue the punishment of the wicked up to the day of judgment.” (2 Peter 2:9, LH)
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Altogether Reliable
“Besides, we possess the prophetic message as something altogether reliable.” (2 Peter 1:19a, LH)
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Life of Genuine Piety
“That divine power of his has freely bestowed on us everything necessary for a life of genuine piety through knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and power.” (2 Peter 1:3, LH)
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In His Days
“In his days justice shall flourish and peace till the moon fails.” (Psalm 72:7, LH)
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In Time of Distress
“God is for us a refuge and strength; a helper close at hand in time of distress….” (Psalm 46:1, LH)
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They Shall Say
“I will say, ‘They are my people,’ and they shall say, ‘The Lord is my God.’” (Zechariah 13:9c, LH)
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Strength in the Lord
“The inhabitants of Jerusalem have their strength in the Lord of hosts, their God.” (Zechariah 12:5b, LH)