Author: Rev. Bernie Seter

1 Timothy 1:15-1615 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of...

Christians should be instructed to approach it (The Lord’s Supper) with joy, confident and comforted, saying, I am a poor sinner, I need help and comfort, I wish to attend the Lord’s Supper, and take nourishment from the...

Matthew 23 takes us into the heart of Holy Week and in the center of the conflict is the Pharisee.  The stunning words of Matthew 23:23 sum up the mercy issues. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint...

I am going back and reacquainting myself with one of my favorite writers. His  name is Martin Franzmann and he was born in Lake City Minnesota in 1907.  He is one of the old guard and many of you may not know who he is. He wrote...

I was happy to see this from Barb Below yesterday on the Witness, Mercy, and Life Together blog.  She helps me piece together the names of all the towns and villages that got together for this dedication.  She also had a...