“What do you think? If a man has one hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?” Matt. 18:12 This verse is a very good summary of what our district missionaries
Continue reading
Easter falls on April 1 this year. Since this is an interesting date for Easter, I want to share a few of my thoughts. Although April Fools’ Day is always on April 1, its exact origins remain a mystery. Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582,
Continue reading
LCMS Church Extension Fund Senior Vice President To Take the Reigns After Retirement of Stephen Block AUSTIN, Texas—On Saturday, March 3, 2018, after a nationwide search process, the Texas District has named Becca Jones as executive director of the Texas District Church Extension Fund (CEF). In this role, Jones will provide
Continue reading
Did you ever notice the nickname Jesus used for His disciples? He called them “LittleFaiths.” When Jesus urged His disciples not to worry about God’s provision of clothing, He said, “If God so clothes the grass of the field…how much more you, LittleFaiths?” Matthew 6:30 When the disciples had to
Continue reading
February is a unique month with Ash Wednesday falling on Valentine’s Day. The beginning of the Lenten season and Valentine’s Day will find ways of challenging each other and complimenting each other. Of course, it is Jesus who is our focus of love, service and commitment. There’s a children’s Valentine
Continue reading
They never imagined it would grow this quickly. So say Joey Bluege and George Holleway, Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) vicars at Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball. The SMP program forms men for pastoral ministry through an LCMS seminary while they are serving a congregation. At the beginning of the formation
Continue reading
Have you seen “American Ninja Warrior?” This television obstacle course competition has captured my viewing allegiance. My wife and I record it every week so we can savor the feats of strength, agility and adventure as young athletes with varied expertise and life-backgrounds attempt to master each challenge. It’s a
Continue reading
2017 was a very special year as the world celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. This was not simply a look back, however. As St. Augustine was credited with saying, “The church is always reforming.” We celebrate the gift of Martin Luther’s work in the past, but we also
Continue reading
A blessed 2018 to each of you! It is my prayer that you would grow stronger in your walk of faith and in your ability to share Gods’ grace with others. The Texas District’s mission statement is, “To strengthen congregations to reach the lost, disciple the saved, and to care
Continue reading
I have always been intrigued that Jesus, with only three years as Messiah and under high demand, “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:6 Solitude with the Father was the pattern of His life and ministry. He also encouraged the Twelve to the same, “Come with
Continue reading
