Blessed (All Saints 2009)

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin All Saints’ Day 2009 Matthew 5:1-12 For an audio mp3 of this file, click here: AllSaints-2009 TITLE: “Blessed” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for All Saints Day is from St. Matthew the fifth chapter. […]

Why do we make the sign of the cross?

From time to time I am asked the question, “why do we make the sign of the cross? Isn’t that Catholic?” It’s a good and reasonable question, and I’m always happy to answer it. Here’s how I answer it. Making the sign of the cross is catholic, but not simply in the Roman Catholic sense. […]

Abide in the Word of God (Reformation 2009)

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Reformation (October 25, 2009) John 8:31-36 For an audio mp3 of this sermon, Click on this: Reformation-2009 TITLE: “Abide in His Word” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for the Festival of the Reformation is from […]

My Light and My Salvation: A Review

My Light and My Salvation by Kurt E. Reinhardt My rating: 4 of 5 stars This little volume by Pastor Kurt E. Reinhardt is a real treasure. Like nearly every volume of poetry I’ve ever read, the quality varies from page to page, but in this one, the quality is consistently quite good. The book […]

Making it All Work: A quick review

Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life by David Allen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book, along with Getting Things Done The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, is one of the most influential books for me in terms of reducing stress, increasing productivity, and generally having a […]