On a Bench Far, Far Away

On a Bench Far, Far Away

by Rev Douglas Brauner Grasping the importance of prayer. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. And after he sent the crowds away, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone. Matthew 14:23 New English Translation Truth be told, I am NOT […]

Sleeping

Sleeping

Life after Death. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. This is my daughter’s parakeet, Casper, shortly after he died. His death was sudden. After a day of acting perfectly normal he became ill late at night and did not live to see the morning. He was a beautiful and […]

Prayer: A Sweet Smell in God’s Nostrils

Prayer: A Sweet Smell in God’s Nostrils

by Rev Douglas Brauner Our prayers are a pleasing aroma to God. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. “May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.” Psalm 141:2 New International Version Holy Cross Lutheran Church, the […]