Covenant Lutheran Church, on Barker Cypress on the west side of Houston, was chartered in 1984. They began worshipping in an elementary school. The founding pastor was John Hunsicker. Bishop Phil Wahlberg In time they constructed a church building. Groundbreaking:... Continue Reading →
Genesis 25:3-11, 15- Joseph and his brothers, and father. Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40- Do not fret because of the wicked. They will soon fade like the grass. The meek shall inherit the land. 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 - Paul continues his teaching... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 17:5-10- Jeremiah’s Beatitudes. Blessings and woes (curses) Psalm 1- Happy is the one who does not walk in the way of the wicked (WWW), stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of scoffers. 1 Corinthians 15:12-20- How can some... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13)- The call of Isaiah. Holy, holy, holy. Six-winged seraphs. I am a man of unclean lips. Who will go for us? Here I am. Send me. Psalm 138- I give you thanks with my whole heart... though... Continue Reading →
200 ELCA pastors, deacons and other church leaders from Texas, Louisiana and beyond, met at First Lutheran Church in Galveston January 28-30 for the Tri-Theological Conference. Our speakers were Reesheda Grahan-Washington and Shawn Casselberry, who spoke on their book Soul... Continue Reading →
Here is one possible timeline 33 Jesus’ crucifixion 34? Paul’s conversion Arabia (Gal. 1:17 — NOT Jerusalem) Damascus (Gal. 1:17 — NOT Jerusalem; Wilson: “Cannot date Paul’s sojourn into Damascus” p. 82) 37? Jerusalem (Gal. 1:18 — after three years,... Continue Reading →