HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN

…as they were watching, [Jesus] was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.[Acts 1:9] The first time I preached a sermon on the Ascension of our Lord was ten years ago, on May 5, 2005. The ministerial association that I was a part of held an ecumenical Ascension service each yearContinueContinue reading “HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN”

BELOVED, LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God [1 John 4:7] Alleluia! Christ is risen! It has been a while since I’ve posted anything new on this blog. Even my most recent post was a duplication of something I’d written a few years ago. I confess it has been a struggle toContinueContinue reading “BELOVED, LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER”

CHRIST HAS ARISEN, ALLELUIA!

Christ has arisen, alleluia. Rejoice and praise him, alleluia. For our redeemer burst from the tomb, even from death, dispelling its gloom. Refrain       Let us sing praise to him with endless joy.      Death’s fearful sting he has come to destroy.      Our sin forgiving, alleluia!      Jesus is living, alleluia! [Evangelical Lutheran WorshipContinueContinue reading “CHRIST HAS ARISEN, ALLELUIA!”