He is Calling You!
For most of us, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like to be totally blind, isn’t it? Children often play games where they pretend to be blind: pin the tail on the donkey, swinging at a pinata, and “Marco Polo” just to name a few.
For most of us, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like to be totally blind, isn’t it? Children often play games where they pretend to be blind: pin the tail on the donkey, swinging at a pinata, and “Marco Polo” just to name a few.
There are enough daily chores and mindless entertainment to keep us distracted for a thousand lifetimes. But that’s not the stuff we dream about! We want to live meaningful lives…
Can you name the richest American ever? Maybe the first name that came to mind was Bill Gates, but it’s not him. Without a doubt, the richest American ever was a man named J.D. Rockefeller.
This morning we begin a 3-week stewardship series in which we seek to understand the joy of generosity. Today, we begin with a primary truth which undergirds the whole series: Everything is His.
It was Tuesday of Holy Week. Jesus was in the temple courts, teaching the people. Everyone was trying to get a piece of him—some with good intentions, others vile.
It was the first day of 8th grade and Mrs. Seidl told us to line up for lunch. Some of the students, I may or may not have been involved, began crowding around the door to get in the front of the line…
It happens to all of us. We fail a test. We don’t get the girl or guy. We drop the ball, lose a job, or lose a significant amount of money. At some point, we all lose.
A few years ago, I was asked to meet with a young man who was struggling with depression after catechism class. We talked about his latest doctor’s visit, and the effects of the new dosage he had been prescribed…
What do you think is the biggest threat to our country today? Not surprising, there are many opinions on that topic.
Today we continue to look at Gospel Unity, specifically the union of a husband and wife in Christian marriage. We have a well-known portion of Ephesians 5 before us which, frankly, has often been abused…
Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
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Madison, WI 53704