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David Otten: The importance of St. John the Baptist

Greetings from Faith Lutheran Church in Eldorado. This last Sunday was the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. Christians through the ages have reserved churchwide celebration of birthdays to only two other individuals, Mary and Jesus.
By Pastor David Otten Jul 1, 2018 4:03 PM
David Otten: You can take the teeth out of your stress

Stress is a common concern; it can be detrimental to one's health, mental state and spiritual life, yet stress can also have positive results, such as pushing you forward to complete a job. Stress can be managed whether you are a Christian or not. Stress management classes, both Christian and non-Christian, will have several similarities, but I believe the Christian has resources available to them that non-Christians do not. Note the following stress reducers:
By David Otten Jun 20, 2018 12:40 PM
Cris Corzine-McCloskey: Blessed are the broken and the screw-ups!

I don't think there is any greater miracle than a stubborn, prideful person bending his/her knee to God. Luckily, with my job, that's a miracle I see on a regular basis. Why? I am the one people come to when they have run their lives off into a ditch. It's funny how a colossal blunder makes us aware of our need for God.
By Cris Corzine-McCloskey Jun 18, 2018 5:35 PM
David Otten: For better or worse, fathers are examples to their children

Greetings from Faith Lutheran Church in Eldorado. I was going to continue a discussion on worship but then realized when Father's Day is.
By David Otten Jun 18, 2018 2:38 PM
Matters of faith: We can have a glorious future in Jesus Christ

During his first Roman imprisonment, the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Church at Colossae. In that letter he said, "We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. "Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and growing -- as it also does among you, since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth." (Col. 1:3-7 ESV).
By Pastor Lon McPherson Jun 18, 2018 2:00 PM
Corzine-McCloskey: What forgiveness is, and what it isn't

I believe forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian faith. We know we are supposed to do it. Indeed, it is a mandate (Matthew 6:15). But it's a command often ignored. Many have told me they believe they have to forget to forgive. I've had others tell me they think forgiveness means they have to restore the relationship with someone who is toxic or dangerous. With those standards, I can see why people have quit trying to forgive.
By Cris Corzine-McCloskey Jun 1, 2018 1:43 PM
David Otten: On the subject of prayer, both private and public

Greetings from Faith Lutheran Church in Eldorado. Prayer has always been a blessing to each Christian and to the church.
By David Otten Jun 1, 2018 12:17 PM
Corzine-McCloskey: Who cares about the linen closet? You have relationships to tend to

Last week, I introduced "plank-in-eye syndrome." This syndrome is the tendency to believe the things we do are right or justifiable, but not extending that to others (see Matthew 7:3-5).
May 31, 2018 4:56 PM
Matters of Faith: 'Letters From a South Georgia Church' --Volume 4

Note: Joel Vancil, formerly of Du Quoin, is now pastor of Double Heads Baptist Church in Sylvania, Georgia. Today, let's talk acrostics.
By Pastor Joel Vancil May 11, 2018 11:06 AM
Pinckneyville pastors celebrate National Day of Prayer

May 9, 2018 1:00 AM

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