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...
Oftentimes when we think about giving thanks to God and what we should give thanks to Him for, our minds leap to salvation—we give thanks to God because He has saved us through His dying and rising, and this is all well and good. It is...
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Pastors Brad, Owen, Paul, Merle, and myself wanted to take a moment to thank you for your service at Faith Lutheran Church, Naples, FL. We know how much time, energy and love you put into the ministry...
This month, on the weekend of October 18–19, the Old Testament reading that’s been assigned is from the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verses 22–30. The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his...
This September, one of the common features throughout all of the Gospel readings that we’re going to hear during worship these weekends is that each of these Gospel readings is a different teaching of Jesus. And I think this is very...
