by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 30, 2022 | Bible, Church, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Suffering, The World, Uncategorized, Witness
Evangelism relates to people’s eternal destiny, and in bringing them good news of salvation, Christians are doing what nobody else can do. Seldom if ever should we have to choose between…healing bodies and saving souls…Nevertheless, if we must choose, then we have to...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jun 16, 2021 | Aging, Atheism, Bible, Faith, God, The World, Uncategorized, Worship
When I first held my newest grand-daughter, Erika, in my arms and looked at her, I asked, “Who are you? Where have you come from? What will your life be like?” Her perfectly formed face, eyes, nose, ears, fingers and toes fascinated me, as did my two daughters’ when...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Feb 22, 2020 | Atheism, Bible, Church, Faith, God, Ministry, Morality, Prayer, Sexuality, The World, Uncategorized, Witness, Worship
Perhaps the most neglected aspect of the Christian life is confession. It is hard for us to admit that we are sinners, and in need of forgiveness. Since the prevailing culture promotes doing whatever makes you feel good without guilt, and refuses to allow judging...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jan 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Another way God uses suffering is to refine and purify his people. The messenger who came to prepare the way of the Lord (Malachi 3:1-4) was sent ‘to purify the Levites’ until they should present ‘offerings in righteousness…..acceptable to the Lord.’ God still refines...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Dec 5, 2019 | Church, Faith, God, Jesus, Prayer, Uncategorized
The Book of Common Prayer, in which I was raised and guided my worship every Sunday, begins the Christian Year with the First Sunday in Advent. The prayer (Collect) for that day to be repeated every day until Christmas Eve is the following: Almighty God, give us grace...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Dec 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Gentle reader, whoever you are, wherever you may be in the world: the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, may this Christmas bring you the peace of the angels, the awe of the Magi, the reverence of the shepherds and the eternal love of God who sent Jesus to...
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