At the end of this month we’re going to celebrate the Reformation (and we’ll do so with a special worship service in conjunction with other LCMS churches in the area; this year it will be hosted at Hope Lutheran in Bonita Springs on...
Pastor Treglown, in his article, talked about communication—how God communicates with us both by His Word and also by His Son, Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. Thinking about that topic, then, of the Bible as God’s communication to...
LCMS Convention Business The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has regular conventions every three years; at these conventions we vote on business and make decisions about our leadership and what we will do as a synod in the coming...
Just as Luther’s Morning Prayer gives us a great way to start our day, Luther’s Evening Prayer gives us a great way to end our day. We use this prayer, too, at the end of confirmation class with our confirmands. To aid you in your use...
In his article, Pastor Treglown pulled out the very first newsletter he wrote for the Voice, and he told me that he wasn’t sure what he was thinking when he chose that opening verse from Luke 24:13–16 and what that verse had to do...
In his article, Pastor Treglown talked about Easter—and the joy and wonder that comes along with it. In my article, then, I thought it would be a nice complement to talk about another important Church holiday in April—Ascension Day...
Another Birthday Prayer In his article, Pastor Treglown shared a birthday prayer (which I would point out isn’t only good for birthdays—it could be prayed any day of the year!), and, because you can never have too much prayer, I want...
Pastor Treglown, in his article, reflected on a verse from 1 Peter (since in the midweek Bible studies he’s looking at 1 and 2 Peter) and talked about how this verse commends us to service. I want to look at another verse from Peter’s...
In his article, Pastor Treglown talked about how the new year is a great opportunity to recommit ourselves to growing, to remind ourselves that we are committed to a journey in faith, to hear the voice of that speaker at graduation: “KEEP...
“Come, Lord Jesus” is a fitting prayer at all times of the year, but it’s especially fitting now, as we remember when Jesus did come to this earth. During this time where we remember the first advent (“advent” just...
