by Derek Fekkes | Nov 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
In light of last week’s sermon on God’s providence (from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15), I’ve written a couple of blog posts this week unpacking this massive and important topic. In the first, I argued that the claim that God is providentially working, ordaining, bringing about...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
After preaching on the topic of God’s providence this past Sunday, I am writing a few blog posts to dig into this important topic more. Yesterday, I tried to explain that there is great comfort in knowing that God is providentially working, ordaining, bringing about...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
This past Sunday, our text of Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 had us consider the topic of God’s providence. Verse 11 states, “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” The word translated “beautiful” means “appropriate, fitting, lovely.” And in context, it refers back to...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
We are always looking for opportunities to be involved with our community, live out our obedience to God’s Word and be mission minded. With that being said, the Christmas/Caring House, in partnership with Stanwood Food bank and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, would love...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, we began a sermon series on the book of Ecclesiastes, which notoriously begins: “Vanity of vanities! All is vanity.” The book is a journey to find meaning in life. It leads us to ask: Is there any point to this life? Is there any way to live a life that is...
