We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that…
DetailsThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 We end virtually every communion service, and many of our worship services, with this benediction from the Book of…
DetailsNow faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. Hebrews 11:1-3 Pastor John Writes:…
DetailsThen Jesus took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for…
DetailsThe kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and reburied; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44 Pastor John Writes: Jesus told parables comparing the kingdom of heaven to numerous things, including treasure hidden in…
Details“Then they told what had happened on the road and how Jesus had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.” Luke 24:35 Pastor John Writes: Cleopas and his unnamed companion walked with Jesus the seven miles from Jerusalem to Emmaus, and as evening came, they asked him, “stay with…
DetailsThen Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he…
DetailsPastor John Writes: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Psalm 51:7-9 What is hyssop? In…
DetailsPastor John Writes: I was looking at the watchword for Friedland for 2023: May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 This chapter of 2 Thessalonians ends Paul’s second letter to the believers in Thessaloniki, and provides many words of advice, warning, and…
DetailsOver the past several weeks, I have been honored by many kind words and well wishes from my Friedland family as my wife Steph and I prepare to make the transition to serving the Union Cross congregation. In my final Friedland newsletter article, I’d like to share an excerpt from the book With Courage…
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