I wrote this little hymn for Thanksgiving this year. But its real purpose is to serve as a prayer at the end of a meal. It is based on Psalm 136:1 and is sung to the tune of LSB 687. Thanks be to the Lord above For His never-ending love. Thanks be to the Father, […]
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” has been called the “Battle Hymn of the Reformation.” The text and tune are both by Martin Luther. I wrote this devotion years ago and believe it bears repeating annually. Someone else said that it bears repeating daily. Luther’s great hymn, “A Mighty Fortress,” contains the line at the […]
“Then David said to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the Lord.’ And Nathan said to David, ‘The Lord also has taken away your sin; you shall not die'” (2 Sam. 12:13). Frequently Asked Questions about Individual Confession: 1. You mean, Confession is part of the Lutheran Church? I thought that was Roman Catholic. It is […]
The Ground Zero Cross must be remembered. It tells of a God who suffered for us, and who suffers with us. “…the cross of Jesus” (John 19:25). September 13 and 14 should share the name Holy Cross. To begin with, September 14 has long been called Holy Cross Day. On that day in the year […]
The Small Catechism includes a table prayer called “Asking a Blessing.” It uses Psalm 145:15-16. I wrote a little hymn as a way of singing the prayer. To the tune of LSB 687. Lord, to You we lift our eyes, And in love You satisfy All our needs from day to day. Bless this food […]
“…one pearl of great value” (Matt. 13:46). Years ago I did the funeral for a woman named Margaret. I used the Parable of the Pearl for the reason that the Greek word for “pearl” is “margaret.” You too are Margaret, the pearl of great value. A beautiful explanation of this parable says that the merchant […]