Category Archives: You comfort me +

Mourning in lonely exile here… (LSB 357)

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Yes, that´s how it goes. Crying out for some rain and then when it arrives – as the clock strikes four (16h00) – it´s just so inconvenient. I´m out on my bicycle for some exercise before it´s too dark. Repeatedly … Continue reading →

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Do you still not understand?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

So then you are no longer foreigners and noncitizens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household.   Watchword for the 7th Sunday after Trinity: Ephesians 2:19 We pray with the collect for this week: … Continue reading →

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It is right for us to fulfill all righteousness…

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Now, this is what the Lord says,the one who created you,and formed you:“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you.I call you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43: 1 (Watchword for the 6th Sunday after Trinity) We pray: Almighty God, beloved … Continue reading →

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Governed by the Word…

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther continues his commentary on Deuteronomy with this summary of chapter 12 – and it´s good reading in this translation by Richard R. Caemmerer in Luther´s Works Volume 9, pages 123-126: The spiritual explanation of the First Commandment has … Continue reading →

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The one who believes and is baptized will be saved.

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Now, this is what the Lord says,the one who created you,and formed you:“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you.I call you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43: 1 (Watchword for the 6th Sunday after Trinity) We pray: Almighty God, beloved … Continue reading →

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Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens.

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Our good God is greatest of all and for all: Again, after the manner of a good lawgiver, Moses impresses and repeats the greatness and goodness of the God who commands. “Behold,” he says, “there are various heavens and various … Continue reading →

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It´s God´s Word, which we trust

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Now, this is what the Lord says,the one who created you, and formed you:“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you.I call you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43: 1 (Watchword for the 6th Sunday after Trinity) We pray: “Almighty God, … Continue reading →

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It´s like building towers & planning for war

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Let us pray:  O good and gracious God, heavenly Father + Grant us Your Spirit of Truth and Peace, that we may understand Your holy Will and follow Your Directions and trust Your Promises from the bottom of our heart … Continue reading →

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Don’t be afraid… you are mine.

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Getting ready for Church this 6th Sunday after Trinity, which commemorates our Holy Baptism and with that God most gracious election and sure providence, his merciful preservation through all calamities over the ages and His faithful perseverance throughout. The Introit … Continue reading →

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God stands by His promise

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set His love upon you and chose you. Deuteronomy 7:7 Dr. Martin Luther continues with his running commentary on this great book Deuteronomy. He … Continue reading →

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