…and build one another up The Apostle Paul prompted the Thessalonians to be encouragers… probably because their fellow Christians needed to be encouraged! Those who were part of the developing church in Thessalonica experienced significant trials and challenges. God’s gifts of fellowship – prayer, and time spent together in His Word with brothers and sisters […]
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe” John 20:29 When Thomas saw Jesus and touched His hands and side, he fell down and worshiped Him as his Lord and God. From that point on (by the strength of the Holy Spirit) Thomas boldly shared the Good News of Jesus as a faithful […]
“Behold, I make all things new!” When seeds “die’ in the soil, they remarkably create new spring plants, adorned with color and flowers. By His death and resurrection, Jesus made it possible for new life to spring up in the lives of countless believers… and through the life-giving Word, the Spirit adorns many hearts with […]
… that We Should Be Called Children of God. During this season of ‘Valentines,’ expressions of love are shown through bouquets of flowers, boxes of chocolates, and dinners at nice restaurants. They are simple actions and events to say “you are loved.” Throughout God’s Word, we hear of a God who loves us, and the […]
… for Building up The Body of Christ… Before declaring the Great Commission to His disciples, Jesus spent a significant amount of time equipping them for the mission task ahead. He spent time with them, taught them, encouraged and exhorted them, debriefed with them after their mission experiences, prayed with them and for them. He […]
I Thank God every time I remember you… because of your partnership in the Gospel… (Philippians 1:3-5) During this harvest season , we glance back and once again realize that God is with us and actively providing for us; He is the great provider. We ask, He gives us our daily bread, and we respond […]
...God Loves you! As we continue in our mission of sharing the love of Jesus with many children through the gift of Christian education, here are some encouraging words from Pastor Matthew Richardt on the expanse of God’s great love: The Gospel of John has more occurrences of the word “love” than Matthew, Mark, and […]
… Make Disciples When Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas, he landed in the Dominican Republic. From there, the Gospel began to spread throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America. Our Lutheran church body has been developing a ‘hub’ in Palmar Aribba (near Santiago) in order to prepare pastors, deaconesses, and teachers in the great […]
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path The gift of faith can come in an instant. The Holy Spirit works… and we believe. The Holy Spirit is the agent of grace; we are the blessed recipients. However, the process of discipleship takes time. The Spirit, working through the Word, […]
… Another Reaps During my morning walk, I pass by this field that is ready to be harvested. It reminds me of our Lord’s words to HIs disciples recorded in John 4 regarding the ripe fields, the need for workers, and the phrase “one sows and another reaps” (vs. 37) In the field of Christian […]