Category Archives: ctkmemphis
Pastor Chuck: Singing unto the Lord a new song!
When I read an obituary or preach a funeral message, I am always humbly aware that the short inadequate summary of a person’s life is never in fact the totality of who that person was. Not even close. It is in many ways unfair to even try to encapsulate a person’s rich and complicated life …
Established by God
From the September issue of The King’s Messenger…. I was about to begin writing a sermon on Romans 13:1-10 when I was reminded that it is my turn to write a newsletter article for our monthly publication. Since my “older-yet-better-like-fine-wine” mind does not transition well, I decided to meld this article into some side thoughts …
Prayer in Such a Time as This
You’ve heard the story of the ocean liner in rough seas. A passenger asks the captain if the ship is in danger, to which the captain replies, “You should start praying now.” The lady gasps, grabs the captain’s arm, and cries, “Oh, surely, it’s not as bad as that!” We CTK Lutherans are a praying …