Roger William Weir 1922 - 2017.  I am learning that the American heroes of old  are becoming fewer and fewer. My local hog chapter makes an annual trek to the veterans home in Chula Vista, for lunch and conversation. The World War II veterans are shrinking in number as the pages of the calendar turn.... Continue Reading →

O Almighty God, Supreme Ruler and Governor of all things, who are our strong tower of defense to them that fear You, and whose power no creature is able to resist. We cry out to you in this hour of our country's need. To You belongs justly to punish the sinners, and to be merciful to... Continue Reading →

Living in the greater San Diego area one cannot get away from the military. San Diego is a significant Navy town. The U.S. Marine Corp has a large footprint as well, with MCRD (Marie Corps Recruit Depot) and Camp Pendleton serving our nation with an active presence. Living in a town with military significance is... Continue Reading →

We grieve today as a nation and human race in the midst of the tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. The effects of humanity's sin on all of creation are especially evident when we suffer so much. Questions abound. Anxiety and fear grip us at the core. Doubts multiply. As Christians, we look to the Lord... Continue Reading →

I was surprised this last Sunday, the 14th Sunday after Pentecost. This summer our congregation has been traveling through St. Paul's letter to the Romans. Great theological truths: Justification by grace through faith; peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; united with Christ in His death and resurrection through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism; we... Continue Reading →

The core texts of Martin Luther’s Small Catechism always included the Ten Commandments, Apostles’ Creed, and Lord’s Prayer. Along with the other chief parts that are found in the catechisms, Luther also provided explanations of the sacraments, a table of scripture passages for the household (showing Biblical decrees for various vocations), prayers, and liturgical orders,... Continue Reading →

Things that will last are from god and have eternal significance, whereas everything else disappears. In Isaiah chapter 51, verses 5 and 6 the LORD says: “My righteousness draws near, my salvation has gone out, and my arms will judge the peoples; the coastlands hope for me, and for my arm they wait.” Then the... Continue Reading →

PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS MISSION 25 August 2017 Robert Smith served his country in the US Navy from 1967 to 1971, time that included duty in Vietnam. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), the Republic of Vietnam... Continue Reading →

Does God desire your salvation? Absolutely! Not only does He desire your salvation, He has seen to it and accomplished it through Jesus Christ. He has reconciled you to Himself that by the cross all guilt and damnation have been taken away and He, as Lord and Savior of this rotten, fallen world, makes all... Continue Reading →