Let me start this blog off, by saying that now that “Thanksgiving Day” 2015, is past and the leftovers are in the refrigerator to be scarfed, or not, at a future date, I find that I am more grateful than ever, for the work that the Lord has done in Christ Jesus and that He […]

Noun: It’s Thanksgiving.  Let’s eat! Vs. Verb – Let us give thanks for our many blessings. Thanksgiving is not a meal, it is a privilege, and if you love the Lord with all your heart, mind and strength, it is also an obligation.  THEN we eat! For all things are for your sakes, that grace, […]

Why do people use the Name of Jesus (the one Name under Heaven by which we can be saved”) as a curse? “Jesus Christ!” is the most often heard name used as an epithet in stressful situations. It is used liberally by Christians as much as those who don’t believe. How can we use the […]

Today at noon, I had the pleasure of giving the Word and loving the flock at Hope of The Valley Rescue Mission’s new headquarters at my old stomping grounds, the Central Lutheran Church in Van Nuys.  HOTV took over what was an old Lutheran Social Services suite of offices on the church property and is […]