(Matthew 3:16-17)
The church season known as Epiphany is largely misunderstood and to a certain extent even ignored.
Unlike the seasons of Advent and Lent, Epiphany is not marked with special services in many churches. There are no special Epiphany sales at the department stores nor are there any special Epiphany family dinners which Read More
Articles by Pastor Nathan Pfeiffer:
Unfair Treament
Written by Pastor Nathan Pfeiffer
Post Categories: Church Year
Post Tags: blessings, jacob, thanksgiving
Post Categories: Church Year
Post Tags: blessings, jacob, thanksgiving
“But that’s not fair!!!” You can almost hear the whining voice of a four-year-old complaining about not receiving the treatment he thinks he deserves. To the child's young mind, it doesn’t seem fair that older brothers and sisters get to stay up later than he does to watch TV because that's unwarranted favoritism.
But how many young Read More
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic to the Glory of God
Written by Pastor Nathan Pfeiffer
Post Categories: Miscellaneous
Post Tags: christian education, education, glory of god, works of man
Post Categories: Miscellaneous
Post Tags: christian education, education, glory of god, works of man
There is a change that takes place somewhere between 4th grade and High School. When we were young, going back to school was an exciting time—new folders, new pencils, and we got to spend the day with our friends!
But as we grew older, we realized how fun the summers could be and how much hard work came with going back to school. What once was Read More
Let A Man Examine Himself…
Written by Pastor Nathan Pfeiffer
Post Categories: Sacraments
Post Tags: examination, lords supper, means of grace
Post Categories: Sacraments
Post Tags: examination, lords supper, means of grace
EXAMINATION!
A word that makes many eighth grade confirmation class students break out in a cold sweat and lose sleep at this time of year. Those who grew up in the Lutheran Church no doubt remember well their “confirmation examination” when they were publicly questioned on Christian doctrine as summarized in the Read More“…Submitting to one another in the fear of God” Ephesians 5:21Most of you have probably heard the stunning statistic that 50% of all marriages in America end in divorce. When we look at different statistical websites, the breakdown is even more alarming: 40% to 50% of all first marriages end in divorce, around 65% Read More
Harvest Festival Service in Hecla
Written by Pastor Nathan Pfeiffer
Post Categories: Anniversaries
Post Tags: harvest festival, hecla, prince of peace
Post Categories: Anniversaries
Post Tags: harvest festival, hecla, prince of peace
“Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your Read More
I Am Full
Written by Pastor Nathan Pfeiffer
Post Categories: Church Year
Post Tags: hardship, thanksgiving, want
Post Categories: Church Year
Post Tags: hardship, thanksgiving, want
Thanksgiving Devotion
Please read Philippians 4:10-20
If ever there was a holiday when it was fitting to talk about being "full," Thanksgiving would be that day
Eating is what most people associate with Thanksgiving Day. Families travel great distances to share a special meal together. Turkey is almost a requirement Read More