December 14, 2022
The 12 days Leading to Christmas – Day 1
Today, and for the next 11 days, I plant to highlight a Christmas hymn each day. We have an immense treasure trove of Christmas music that is rich in theology...
November 20, 2022
From Today’s Sermon – November 20
I referenced this clip in today’s sermon. Enjoy this for your soul!...
July 6, 2022
On Being A Dad
Today is my birthday. It did not go as I expected – not that I expected much! My plan was to work through the morning and afternoon, go out to...
October 5, 2021
Waiting in My Father’s World
If you were sitting next to me in my office you would have seen two seemingly unrelated items on my computer screen late this morning. The first was a piece...
July 4, 2021
Yes, I’m Proud To Be An American
On this Independence Day here are three reflections as a Christian Pastor in America. First, I am proud to be an American. Of course there is such a thing as...
March 2, 2021
What I’m Reading – “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self.”
“The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to the Sexual Revolution” by Carl Trueman. In reviewing Trueman’s work, I want to begin...
January 29, 2021
Through the Bible – 2021
For a little over five years I have been listening, on a regular basis, to audio books. More specifically, I’ve listened to about 50 of them. Many of them have...
November 8, 2020
Order for Home Worship – Sunday, November 8, 2020
Here is a guide for home worship for the Lord’s day – November 8, 2020. Today is a good day to reflect on God’s sovereign care and will. These are...
January 13, 2019
A Prayer of Confession
Pastor Stertz mentioned the prayer confession offered in “The Book of Common Prayer” during Sunday’s Sermon. Here it is: “Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from...
September 26, 2018
On Church Attendance
Whenever a pastor preaches, teaches, or writes on the subject of church attendance, two responses can leap into the forefront of some people’s minds. One, “He must be really upset...
November 9, 2017
They Said It Wasn’t Religious
Last month I listened to an episode of EconTalk, a podcast I regularly tune into that deals with the subject of Economics. I highly recommend the podcast if you want...
November 9, 2016
Quick Thoughts on Divorce and Children
Divorce continues to wreak havoc to our American society. As a pastor, I have heard this statement numerous times from people who are considering divorce: “it is best for the kids...