Jesus teaches us to think of Holy Baptism as being “born again.” Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” . . . Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot […]

In the New Testament, a mystery is not a secret that God withholds from you; but rather a truth that He reveals to you. One of the greatest mysteries of the New Testament is that the Gentiles are included in salvation! Jesus lived and died not just for the Jews; but for all people . […]

50 years ago, a handful of faithful Lutherans worked hard to establish our congregation here at Trinity Lutheran Church. Literally, through their blood, sweat, and tears, the Holy Spirit worked and a congregation was formed; a building was built, a Pastor was Called, and people gathered to hear the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. […]

Christmas is a beautiful time; it’s a joyful season; it’s a wonderful holiday! But don’t be captivated by the beauty, joy, and wonder of it all! Remember that the significance of Christmas is that God loved you so much that He sent His Only Begotten Son on an ugly mission to brutally die on a […]

God has chosen to deal with His Creation — and His People — through His Word. God is always in a Word Relationship with us, He reveals Himself and His Will to us through His Word; He is a speaking God; that’s how He has chosen to interact with all of Creation and with His […]

Advent is a time of joy, rejoicing, and bursting into song! God the Father loves you so very much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ to be your Savior! And then during your lifetime, God the Father sent the Holy Spirit to you; to lead you to Holy Baptism where you were given faith […]

Today we begin the Advent season, it’s a time when we eagerly anticipate the birth of Christ in Bethlehem and prepare for Christmas In our preparation, we will be guided by Isaiah’s prophecies to celebrate the birth of the Savior. In Isaiah, there are four chapters that are referred to as the Servant Songs. These […]

Have you ever been in a situation where you’re taking pictures and you’ve been smiling so long that you start to feel it in your face?!! It’s like the “smile muscles” all start to ache at the same time! If you are not sure what I’m talking about, then just try this: smile and keep […]

Whenever you hear about one of the Signs of the End; and the ever-increasing evil in the world, take a minute to make sure your heart is repentant: turn away from your sin and trust only in Christ for your eternal salvation. The Signs of the End are meant to lead you to Repentance! Along […]

The image of a “Mighty Fortress” is a Gospel image that describes the work of Christ on our behalf. It is a picture of safety and salvation. Just as God delivers you from your sin, so too he will deliver you in all areas of your life as well. That’s what Psalm 46 teaches us. […]