Ascension Lutheran Church Podcast

The God of All Comfort

The Bible doubles down on comfort in 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Must be an important concept. Nine times in seven verses some form of the word appears.

Who Has the Most Lutherans In the World?

If you had to guess where the largest body of Lutheran are in the world are located where might you guess? Germany? The United States? Brazil? Australia? All good guesses, but these countries all pale in comparison to this nation.

God Has You In His Good Care

“I’m trying to decide if I should take the job offer or not,” she explained. Obviously torn between staying or going." “I wish God would give me a sign. Write something. Text me.”

A 3000 Year Old Witness Is Just Down the Road

Just down the road a bit on interstate 35 in Edmund, OK, a rare archaeological find is on display at the Armstrong Auditorium. The center piece of the exhibition entitled Kingdom of David and Solomon discovered is an inscribed piece of stone dating from 3000 years ago known as the Tel Dan Stele. Promo Video from the Armstron Auditorium https://youtu.be/JJ90D0ZM5H8?si=d9bdOswSTj-ZbvNA

In Line to See Jesus

Luke 12 begins with an interesting tidbit: Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples… (Luke 12:1) I had never noticed the trampling phrase before. Not that it wasn’t there. Just didn’t register in my thoughts. Never thought about how Jesus had become so famous people climbed over each other to get near him.

It's Hard to Be Good - There's A Better Way

God's requirements are like a sledgehammer and the heart is a ragged piece of concrete being beaten and smashed. But to what end?

Hearing God's Voice

Does God seem silent when you pray? Perhaps we’re unable to hear His call? Maybe we’re only open to certain answers?

In Step With the Spirit No Matter the Weather

When we got to Romania, people were acting like they were in Death Valley. They were swimming in the public fountains. Hiding in cellars to stay cool. Fans with misters wherever people were sitting outside. It was only 95.

Let Us Not Become Weary In Doing Good

We are about half way through our fall sermon series on Christianity School of Life. As we follow Jesus we learn from him how to put into practice everything that he has taught.

An All-In-One Wash-and-Rinse Cycle

It caught my eye as I drove by at 80 mph. Holding shop right next to the concrete barrier. Totally out of place. A front-loading washing machine. Upright. Ready for its first customer.