The Shack: A Lutheran Review

The Shack by William P. Young My review rating: 3 of 5 stars It is frankly unusual for me to like a bestseller that is a religious book. Most of the religious books out there are hype and non-sense, and are quite anti-Christian. I haven’t decided about this one yet. My initial read was that […]

The Flight of the Christian Life (Christmas II)

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Christmas 2 (January 4, 2009, revised from 2003) Matthew 2:13-23 For an audio MP3 of this sermon, CLICK HERE TITLE: “The Flight of the Christian Life” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen.  Our text for this morning […]

Knowing the Mind of God (Christmas Day 2008)

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Christmas Day 2008 John 1:1-14 For an audio MP3 of this sermon, CLICK HERE TITLE: “Knowing the Mind of God” In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Our text for today is the Gospel lesson from […]

When All Was Still…

and it was midnight, your almighty Word O Lord, descended from the royal throne! The Christ-Mass is ended.  The children are in bed.  All the presents are wrapped and under the tree.  The nog has been drunk.  The morning will bring two baptisms and the festival divine service.  It’s time for a long winter’s nap. […]