Blessed (All Saints 2009)
Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin All Saints’ Day 2009 Matthew 5:1-12 For an audio mp3 of this file, click here: AllSaints-2009 TITLE: “Blessed” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for All Saints Day is from St. Matthew the fifth chapter. We focus on the [...]

Why do we make the sign of the cross?
From time to time I am asked the question, “why do we make the sign of the cross? Isn’t that Catholic?” It’s a good and reasonable question, and I’m always happy to answer it. Here’s how I answer it. Making the sign of the cross is catholic, but not simply in the Roman [...]

Abide in the Word of God (Reformation 2009)
Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Reformation (October 25, 2009) John 8:31-36 For an audio mp3 of this sermon, Click on this: Reformation-2009 TITLE: “Abide in His Word” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for the Festival of the Reformation is from John 8:31-36, with focus on [...]

My Light and My Salvation: A Review
My Light and My Salvation by Kurt E. Reinhardt My rating: 4 of 5 stars This little volume by Pastor Kurt E. Reinhardt is a real treasure. Like nearly every volume of poetry I’ve ever read, the quality varies from page to page, but in this one, the quality is consistently quite good. The book itself [...]

Making it All Work: A quick review
Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life by David Allen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book, along with Getting Things Done The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, is one of the most influential books for me in terms of reducing stress, increasing productivity, and generally having a [...]