Have you heard the one about the dog and the pilot?

"What's going to be in the cockpit of the future?"

"A dog and a pilot."

"A dog? Why a dog?"

"Well, the dog is there to keep the pilot from touching anything."

"Ummm...why have the pilot then?"

"Well, someone has to feed the dog!"

God Grant Us Gratitude

God grant that we follow His Word to praise and thank our dear Lord for His precious blood, which He so freely offered for us.  And may God keep us from the terrible vice of ingratitude and the forgetfulness of His blessings.  Amen.

From "Luther's Works"

Thoughts from a fearless leader

Do I want to be feared or loved? Um...easy, both.  I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.

Michael Scott from "The Office"

Sit still!

When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don't throw away your ticket.  You sit still and trust the engineer.  Corrie ten Boom

Going through a dark time in your life? Sit still and trust God.

Today's underlined Bible verse

You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

Psalm 32:7 - NIV

Last Sunday of the Church Year

Yes, that's right - next Sunday marks the beginning of Advent and the start of a new church year.  So, join us for worship.  The Saturday service begins at 5 pm and features music from the Kevin Svec group.  Tomorrow I'll be preaching at both services - 8 and 11 am - and leading a new Bible class, "Because of Bethlehem," which starts at 9:30 in the morning.  Hope to see you this weekend at Life in Christ!

Abide with me

Abide with me, abide with me

 Don't let me fall and don't let go

Walk with me and never leave

 Ever close, God abide with me


Oh, love that will not ever let me go

 Love that will not ever let me go

You never let me go

 Love that will not ever let me go


And up ahead, eternity

 Weep no more, sing for joy

ABIDE WITH ME!


Thank you, Matt Maher, and others, for a song of comfort and hope.