Throughout the month of April, I’ll be sharing some thoughts on Lent, Easter and the Two Kingdoms. Yesterday we began the Sixth Week of Lent.  Lent – originally the[...]

Our last two Messengers have dealt with the persecution of the Church. First, we were reminded that there is ONE Body of Christ – and each believer, from every[...]

In last week’s 2 Kingdoms Messenger, the unity of the Body of Christ was emphasized, for every believer around the world and throughout time is our brother or sister[...]

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness[...]

"If your religion teaches you to hate people based on who they love, maybe it's time to find a new religion." This is a challenge on a picture that[...]

[Transcript of speech delivered by Pastor Barry Nelson (First American Lutheran Church-Tripp and Hope Lutheran Church-Delmont) at the Memorial Day observance in Tripp, SD on May 29, 2023.  Pastor[...]

When the historical Jesus (God incarnate) was on trial before Pilate, he said “...I have come into this world, to bear witness to the truth…” And Pilate said to[...]

Today, the final Sunday of Epiphany, traditionally is focused on the Transfiguration of Our Lord. It was on the Mount of Transfiguration that three of the disciples, James, John,[...]