Jesus tells the story of the persistent widow. It is a lesson for us that we should always pray so that we do not lose heart. God gives us spiritual disciplines, not for his benefit, but for ours. It is through the disciplines that we are encouraged, inspired, and built up. He is not like […]

There are few words that have the power to change your life like the two words: “Thank you.” Do you live life with an attitude of gratitude? Or do you go through life envious of what others have and and discontent with the things you have? God calls us to live with gratitude. When we […]

In today’s Gospel lesson Jesus talks about forgiveness, faith, and faithfulness. These are three important aspects of discipleship that work hand in hand. The reading is Luke 17:1-10.

This week we look at the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. In this parable a rich man lives self-absorbed and unaware of his eternal fate and the plight of a poor man outside his gate. It is our prayer that we would not live self-absorbed, but would live mindfully to: See God in […]

This week we take a look at the Parable of the Shrewd Manager. It is a difficult parable to understand. But as we dive into this text we discover a lesson on the value of wealth compared to the value of wisdom. The text for the day is Luke 16:1-13.

In all our striving to get ahead, we are easily tempted to see other people as a means to an end. We are inclined to use the suffering of others for our own selfish gain. But the Gospel of Jesus reorients our lives. It changes our perspective on our destination and how we get there. […]

As we continue our Big Questions Series, Pastor Phil looks to answer the question of salvation.

Pastor Phil and our youth recently returned from the LCMS National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN. The theme for the week was Real Present God. In this message, Pastor Phil shares about their experiences while at the gathering and how God is real and present in all of our lives.

This message is a continuation of last week’s message where Pastor Phil shared some of the reasons for suffering. This week Pastor Phil shares six responses when we experience suffering.

Our message series is Big Questions. The question of the week is why is there suffering in the world. There are no easy answers to that question, but Pastor Phil outlines a few of the causes of suffering in this world in this message.