Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we approach the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, I am sharing with you portions of an article I was asked to write about the need for reform in the Church today. Continue reading “The Need for Reform in the Church Today”
We ended part one of this series with the observation that Jesus’ body is now God’s dwelling place on earth, rather than the temple in Jerusalem. This began with Jesus’ conception in Mary. He is the Son of God, the word of God incarnate dwelling in the midst of sinners. Wherever he is, God is. Continue reading “Temples and Priests – Before and After Christ’s Resurrection”
As I am writing these articles in 2017 in response to questions about the NALC and our shared ministry, the question this month is one recently posed by a Roman Catholic bishop. In our conversation about the NALC, he asked, “Explain to me the Core Value of being Congregationally Focused?” Continue reading “Congregationally Focused, Intentionally Connected”
Dear Disciples of Jesus,
I invite your continued prayers for those devastated by the ravages of the storms in Texas and Florida and the surrounding areas. Please continue to pray as well for those leading our disaster response efforts. I encourage both your prayers and support to meet those needs as we respond with Christ’s love in word and deed. These acts of love and care are vital to our witness and prompted me to share this reflection. Continue reading “Reformation and Transformation Begin with the Word of God”
