Monthly Archives: October 2008

Jesus at the Center

Posted on October 21, 2008 by admin

Being a Lutheran is truly all about Jesus. The entire sinful world is loved by Jesus. God saves us through the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Holy Spirit creates faith by showing us Jesus. In baptism, we … Continue reading →

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When you run into fellow disciples of Jesus Christ…..

Posted on October 20, 2008 by admin

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do … Continue reading →

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And invitation to help the pastor grow in faith and service…Asking for Correction – Seeking Godly Help

Posted on October 19, 2008 by admin

Dear People …and Friends ….of Peace Lutheran As many of you know this week’s sermon was entitled Criticism and the Cross and it was aimed at pointing us to the Cross of Christ and how Christ enables us to overcome … Continue reading →

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Thy will be done…….

Posted on October 18, 2008 by admin

Martin Luther wrote these words to help us explore the full meaning of the Lord’s Prayer. Consider several points: How is the human will described? How does this prayer help us to examine the desires of our hearts? Who is … Continue reading →

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THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR: As the Head of a Family Should Teach It in a Simple Way to His Household

Posted on October 16, 2008 by admin

Q. So pastor..how should I explain Holy Communion to my kids. Especially when I have  a hard time understanding it myself….. A. Well…look at the Small Catechism….       What is the Sacrament of the Altar? Answer: It is the true … Continue reading →

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On Being Missionary Minded

Posted on October 16, 2008 by admin

Here is a quote from Tullian Tchividjian’s website that has been in my head for some time…Tullian is a grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham … you can read the entire post HERE. Please read John 13:1-20 and Matthew 10:32-39  … Continue reading →

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True repentance.

Posted on October 15, 2008 by admin

Please read Mark 1:14-15; Luke 18:9-14; 2 Peter 3:7-18.   "Most people lack the true repentance. They lack the true contrition, the true brokenness. They are void of urgent desperation. They don’t have a true relationship to Jesus Christ. They … Continue reading →

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Being in love

Posted on October 15, 2008 by admin

Being in love is a good thing, but it is not the best thing. There are many things below it, but there are also things above it. You cannot make it the basis of a whole life. It is a … Continue reading →

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Take in El Salvador at ‘La Fiesta’

Posted on October 14, 2008 by admin

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Courage and virtue

Posted on October 14, 2008 by admin

C.S. Lewis wrote this about courage in The Screwtape Letters: Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point, which means, at the point of highest reality. A chastity or honesty … Continue reading →

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The People of Peace fight hunger at the CROP Walk and an interview with Cairy Schreiber from Love Inc

Posted on October 12, 2008 by admin

Several members of Peace joined over 50 walkers from eight different churches in the 2008 CROP Walk. This year the Knapton’s and Vojta’s raised $400 to fight hunger across the globe, and across town at Love in and St. Vinnie’s. … Continue reading →

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Stand Firm

Posted on October 11, 2008 by admin

The Resurrection of the Flesh (c. 1500) by Orvieto Here is an excellent reflection on how the resurrection can affect your everyday life from Mark Dever’s book Twelve Challenges Churches Face: “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move … Continue reading →

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Meeting Jesus Christ in Kenosha – An Interview with Mary Zorn of the ELCA Urban Outreach Center in Kenosha

Posted on October 10, 2008 by admin

Today I interviewed Mary Zorn from the ELCA Urban Outreach Center in Kenosha. Mary tells us a little bit about herself, how the people at the Outreach Center find Christ in the people they serve, and about some of the … Continue reading →

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Check This Web Site Regularly for More Audio Interviews

Posted on October 9, 2008 by admin

  Keep checking the church blog and you will find a new feature. I will be interviewing people who have something to say about how life and faith in Jesus Christ intersect. I will also be interviewing people involved in … Continue reading →

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Sheltering and Empowering Homeless Women and Children- An Interview with Nancy Hodge – Executive Director of the Transitional Living Center in Burlington

Posted on October 9, 2008 by admin

Over the years we have been blessed to partner with the people at Transitional Living Center (TLC) in following Christ’s command to serve those who cannot repay us (Luke 14:12-15; Matthew 25:31-46) Today I interviewed Nancy Hodge, the executive director … Continue reading →

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