The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Announcements The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 16, 2020
Think about what God has given us. He’s given us a world with everything we need—not just to survive, but to thrive, to find joy, purpose, and fulfillment. What does God get in return? Violence, murder, selfishness, and rebellion. Now think about God’s response to all that. Jesus told a parable about people who take God’s world and refuse to …
October 15, 2020
Paul was concerned. He didn’t want the people he loved in Corinth to receive God’s grace in vain. Is that even possible? Remember Jesus’ parable of the sower and the seed? Only one out the four types of ground produced fruit. One had the Word snatched away and two others lost faith after it started to grow. Only one grew …
October 14, 2020
King Manasseh was a piece of work. He was the poster boy for evil. He started when he was twelve years old and for 55 years, he committed every atrocity and every blasphemy that he could think of. He undid all the good work that his father had done. Then he dove headlong into idolatry, omens, and evil. He put …
October 13, 2020
Trinity Families Here is your WELS Devotion For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 2 Corinthians 13:8 Nothing But the Truth Three weeks from today, citizens of the United States will go to the polls and vote. In local, county, state, and national elections, each citizen will choose candidates to represent and serve them …
October 12, 2020
Trinity Families, Here is your WELS Devotion “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test? And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test.” 2 Corinthians 13:5,6 Examine Yourself An examination can be a scary …
October 10, 2020
Trinity Lutheran Families Here is your WELS Devotion The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” But Abram said, “O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who …
October 11, 2020
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Announcements The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 9, 2020
“What do you think?” That’s what Jesus asked the Pharisees. He wanted them to change their minds. He wanted them to repent. Jesus loved the Pharisees. He still does. He still wants us to understand that it’s the forgiven who are in God’s family, not the ones who think they’re good. Notice the phrase that Jesus repeats in verses 29 …
October 6, 2020
Trinity Families, Here is your WELS Devotion Call on him while he is near. Isaiah 55:6 Give Me a Call “If you need anything, just give me a call.” It’s nice to know—isn’t it?—that help is just a call away. When you need someone to let the dog out because you’re in the middle of a project, you can call …