Thoughts by Pastor Bernie on the 21 days to get ready for Advent

John 3 contains the most memorized verse in all the Bible: 3:16--...whosoever believes on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Sadly, too many fail to understand that the faith which believes in Jesus is a gift from God just as a baby's life is a gift from its Mom.  This is what Jesus bad to explain to Nicodemus.
Faith is more than just knowing something; it is being born again spiritually of water and the Holy Soirit through Baptism. Our salvation is totally God's work for us through His only begotten Son.

Just who is this Son?  God's promised Messiah--King over all kings and Lord of all lords.

Pastor Bernie has been  pastor of Ascensions Lutheran Church  in Huntsville AL for over 40 years.  He lives with his wife Grace and has three children and 5 grand children.