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Put God First
It sounds simple enough, “Put God First.” It seems reasonable enough, “Put God First.” It’s the first of the commandments, “You will have no other gods besides me.” (Exodus 20) Luther’s explanation of the first commandment is short, sweet and to the point enough, “…fear, love and trust in God above all things.” Yet…yet..it’s likely the spiritual principle violated most often (habitually?). It is the commandment most denied and misunderstood despite simple yet profound explanation! This is why we so…
Do You Remember?
Do you remember? Memorial Day was first celebrated after ~620,000 lives were lost on both sides of the American Civil War. The war ended in 1865, about 148 years ago. Remembering to bless the Lord for all his benefits (Psalm 103) was written about 1000 years before the birth of Jesus, so, about 3000 years ago. Jesus’ Upper Room transformation of the Passover into the Lord’s Supper was centered on Jesus’ imperative, “Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22.19)…