Church newsletter pastoral column for St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, Iowa, for December, 2020. Faith, Fear, and Hope “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” – 1 Timothy 2:7 I’ve recently seen two
Church newsletter pastoral column for St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, Iowa, for October, 2020. Always Reforming “Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us; glory
Church newsletter pastoral column for St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, Iowa, for September, 2020. Remembering and Hoping “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.” – Hebrews 10:23 At a
Due to me potentially being exposed to COVID-19 this week, we did not gather for in-person worship this weekend. Here’s the Scripture and sermon for Reformation Sunday. In the Reformation, Martin Luther called the Church to return to basics. God
Today we’re looking at the last chapter of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Paul calls for us to rejoice always. Does that mean ignoring the problems in the world and in our lives? Or is there a way to change