• Of the Father’s Love Begotten
    December 25, 2023

    Merry Christmas! What a privilege it is to be entrusted with writing our 2 Kingdoms Messenger on this blessed day. I hope in the midst of the busy-ness of[...]

  • Joy to the World!
    December 18, 2023

    When I first saw the antics of environmental activists throwing liquids on priceless works of art, I was a bit confused. After all, what does one really have to[...]

  • Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
    December 11, 2023

    While Advent candle traditions vary from congregation to congregation, this week our congregation lit the candle of Peace. For others, the second candle is called the Bethlehem candle as[...]

  • Savior of the Nations, Come!
    December 4, 2023

    Each year it seems that we begin to hear Christmas songs earlier and earlier. Although for our family, it isn’t that unusual since my youngest son likes to listen[...]

  • Veterans Day: A Sacred Trust
    November 10, 2023

    As we prepare to observe Veterans Day this Saturday, November 11th, we give thanks to God for the freedom we have as a nation, and we remember the sacrifice[...]

  • Meet Barry Nelson
    October 25, 2023

    My journey to the 2 Kingdoms Steering Committee began just over one year ago. Up until that time, raising our two boys in a small, rural South Dakota town[...]