Author Archives: pastortapken

The parable of the prodigal son points to God’s mercy and steadfast love towards sinners. As the father waits for his son’s return, we see God our Heavenly Father, long-suffering, never abandoning his children, even as they are lost and held captive by Satan. When the son squanders his possessions with reckless living, he remembersContinue reading “Third Sunday after Trinity Luke 15:11-32”

I want to begin my inaugural sermon by giving thanks to Almighty God, the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Both congregations, my family, and I have witnessed God’s overwhelming compassion and faithfulness toward His church and those who desire the noble task of being a pastor. Many of you knowContinue reading “Second Sunday after Trinity Luke 14:15-24”