Our earthly hope is also our eternal hope, Jesus Christ

Zion Emmanuel

Lutheran Church

As they say down under … “Good Day, Mates !” I begin by thanking you for your prayers, as many of you in Odessa know I have been ‘down’ with some health issues the last four months. Rachel and I appreciate your prayers and inquiries on my behalf. It certainly has been a reminder of how one day everything can be going along just fine and then, zing, here comes a life changing interruption! It appears I’m on the mend and can at least stand on my feet without feeling like someone is stabbing my legs with knives.

The Scripture does say: “The wages of sin is death.” Ye...