At Peace with War. Harold Ristau

chains or other trinkets, I use it as an opportunity to educate them about the living God. Would I like each one to believe that they too can possess the Holy Spirit, be a tent of our compassionate God, and acknowledge a priesthood that allows them equal access to the holy things of God? Absolutely. But we all need to start somewhere. And, furthermore, it usually takes a prophet to make a priest.

      Jehovah God, our Mighty Fortress, on this Day of the Lutheran Reformation, I praise You for the advancement of the Gospel around the world through missionaries, pastors and chaplains. May each and every Christian boldly proclaim Your saving Word to those among whom they are asked to “tabernacle;” through our Rock and Redeemer Christ the Lord, Amen.

      November 8