In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit             Reading the epistle of James requires lenses. At first glance, it seems James takes away what Peter and Paul and the other epistle writers give. Peter and Paul preach forgiveness of sins by God’s grace appropriated by faith […]

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My apologies for getting this up too late for this year. ROGATE, THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER As far as this is possible in the Church which celebrates Easter every Sunday and builds its entire faith and life on and around the Resurrection, this Sunday brings the celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection to a close. […]

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit “What a privilege to carry/Everything to God in prayer”. So goes part of the first stanza of the beloved hymn, “What A Friend We Have in Jesus”. Perhaps we have longed for an audience with someone famous whom we […]

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit If only prayer was as easy as this: you walk up to the front door of the church building, peck on the door, and wait for Jesus to answer. When He answers, you ask Him everything you want. He […]