Devotions

18
Feb

Luther’s Last

“I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children” (Matt. 11:25). “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28). On February 15, 1546, Martin Luther preached his final […]

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21
Jan

Living Words

Dear Christians, The first Walk for Life San Diego was a very encouraging success, attended by nearly three thousand!  Thank you for your prayers, and thanks be to God! As we mark the solemn 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, consider these three living words: “Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, […]

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16
Jan

Forty Years Long

“Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, ‘It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known My ways'” (Ps. 95:10). Tuesday, January 22, marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.  Let me put here two things.  First, a prayer request.  Please pray from your heart […]

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07
Jan

Year of the Trinity

“…how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God” (Heb. 9:14). The above verse, like so many in Scripture, mentions all Three Persons of the Triune God.  “Christ” is of course the Son; “the […]

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31
Dec

Our Brother

The days of Christmas last through January 5.  So should our thoughts and great joy! Now then, one way to put the Christmas Gospel is to say that God is now our brother!  The eternal Son has put on our flesh and become our human brother.  On Christmas Eve I was meditating on this Fact […]

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17
Dec

Walk On

“…struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Cor. 4:9). I am putting this here on the chance it will help you as it helps me.  The band is called “U2,” and while it dates back to right after 9/11, it fits this moment too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBwrX1MingU Love, Pastor Matt…

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