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Denying discipline is destructive!
Denying discipline is destructive! In today’s American contemporary society there is a hot debate going on concerning the use of...

Pastor McCarty
Feb 5, 20222 min read


Blessings upon blessings!
Blessings upon blessings! Our great God is a God of blessings, and He has promised to pour out His blessings on those who are faithful to...

Pastor McCarty
Feb 3, 20222 min read


Gone fishin!
Have you been fishing lately? I know that might seem like a rather funny way to start a devotion, especially as I look outside and see a...

Pastor McCarty
Feb 2, 20222 min read


It is God's powerful Word!
It is not my word, but Thy Word, O Lord! In the Old Testament reading for this Sunday, it talks about the prophet Jeremiah. This holy man...

Pastor McCarty
Jan 25, 20222 min read


I am treasured by God!
I am a valued treasure! Yesterday in worship we celebrated Life Sunday. What joy there is in singing, praying, and thanking the Lord God...

Pastor McCarty
Jan 24, 20222 min read


Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord all the earth! In today’s day and age, it is so easy for you and me to take life for granted. We get up in the morning...

Pastor McCarty
Jan 18, 20222 min read


Dreams of being an heir!
Dreams of being an heir! Many years ago, I used to watch the television show “The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”. I was amazed at the...

Pastor McCarty
Jan 17, 20222 min read


Is wine a sinful drink?
Many people within the Christian community would consider wine, or more so, the drinking of wine a sinful act. Within the doctrine of the...

Pastor McCarty
Jan 16, 20222 min read


Counting my blessings!
Counting my blessings! There is a Christian song I recently ran across, that was written by Johnson Oatman, called “Count Your...

Pastor McCarty
Jan 11, 20222 min read


Burr it is cold outside!
It is frigid outside, but God’s love has me feeling warm inside! Today, in southeast Michigan, it is absolutely and miserably cold...

Pastor McCarty
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Integrity is a virtue that is in demand!
Integrity is a virtue that is in demand! Merriam -Websters Dictionary gives us a couple of definitions for the term “integrity”. 1. ...

Pastor McCarty
Jan 8, 20222 min read


An ongoing epiphany!
An ongoing Epiphany! During the season of Advent, we looked with great anticipation towards the coming of Jesus, both at Christmas and at...

Pastor McCarty
Jan 6, 20222 min read


The celebrations are over, now what?
For many people this time of the year can be really depressing. The celebrations are over, families have returned to their homes from...

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Jan 5, 20222 min read


New Year, new opportunities!
I am sure, you and I can look back on 2021 and make an evaluation of how the year played out for each of us in our lives. Were there...

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Dec 30, 20212 min read


What does the future hold for this child?
On December 8th, my goddaughter gave birth to her first child, a son. What a wonderful and joy-filled blessing this was for her and her...

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Dec 27, 20212 min read


Is there room for Jesus?
We are almost to that wonderful event of the year, as we rest on the crest of Christmas, on this Eve of Christmas Day! The traditions of...

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Dec 24, 20212 min read


Crisp and cold outside, but warm inside!
It is winter in Michigan and the wind combined with chilling temperatures makes it seem awfully raw outside today. This type of weather...

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Dec 23, 20212 min read
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