Every Heart Prepare I’ve never been a Boy Scout, I’ve never been one for camping, my knots are mediocre at best, and if I get lost in the woods, you all better find me quick! But one thing I did learn from my friends who have been Scouts is the motto “Be Prepared”, which helps […]
Usually during this time of year I get a certain hymn stuck in my head: “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” (LSB 806). It’s such a simple, catchy, and meaningful reminder of our gratitude for what God has done for us. And like many other hymns, there’s a story behind it, too. Henry Smith wrote […]
On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral, setting off the chain reaction we now know as the Reformation. It’s something that our church body joyfully celebrates every year. And yet, every year I am always asked why we celebrate it and if it’s still relevant […]
A Noble Note on Baptism You might have noticed that we’ve had an increase of babies in our church family these past few months/year. I’m rejoicing in that because with each child, God is growing His Church. So, with this happening, it might be helpful for us to revisit the importance of the gift of […]
Why We Do What We Do I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Psalm 122:1 I have been having some great conversations lately about worship. This topic comes up a lot, and I love that! Whether it’s through a connection to our Bible study conversations, a […]
As much as I’d like to deny it, but like most other people my prayer and devotional life seems to be on a constant incline and decline. Along with trying to eat healthy and workout, building a devotional habit can be hard to build up and keep going. What I find interesting though is that […]
A Noble Note – Zion Newsletter June 2025 What does it mean to belong to church? What does it mean to be a member of a specific congregation? What are the expectations of being a church member? What is my individual role within my own church? Does it really matter what church I belong to? […]
A Noble Note: May 2025 A Look Into Zion’s Ministries I was listening to an audiobook the other day and was reminded about a joyful, and yet stressful, reality of the ministry. By feeding the flock, there will eventually be a mess to clean up after. The author spoke about how being a pastor has […]