Romans 12:11

Based on Luke 10:25–37.

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: On this birthday of John Calvin, we remember his contribution to the 16th century Reformation movement. Trained as a lawyer, Calvin was much more systematic in his theology, emphasizing God's sovereignty and power, in contrast to Martin Luther, who emphasized God's justification of the sinner by grace through faith in Christ. Both men were biblical theologians and recognized the need for reform in the Church. We thank God for these reformers and pray their emphasis upon God's actions may move us daily to celebrate His love in Christ.

Sermon based on Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18.

Roman 12:10

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Today, my son, Jedidiah, and his wife, Anna, celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary. This past weekend, we also prayed for Pastor Larry Prahl and his wife, Norma, as they celebrated 50 years of marriage. God has blessed the marriage relationship as St Paul wrote about it in Ephesians 5:21-33. May we all celebrate the relationship of love we have with Christ, our gracious Groom.

“Our Way or His Way?” by Pastor Maschke, based on Luke9:57–62.