Hey,
In August I celebrated my 25th anniversary as pastor of Lake Shore Church in Chicago. I thank God for the joy it has been to work with the Lord and his people!
In August I officiated the wedding of one of our church members to a man living in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Everyone in our church enjoyed getting out for the celebration (held in Chicago), especially after months of being cooped up in apartments.
Next week we begin a new theme: What Psalm 91 teaches about God’s protection.
I am getting the technology and skills together to post audio now and then of my messages. Here is the sermon I gave on October 4th: When Victory Looks Like Defeat.
My favorite post of the last two months is What It Means to Be in Covenant with God. All who sincerely believe in Jesus Christ are in covenant with God. God obligates himself to his covenant partners with many promises, and in turn he requires certain things from them. Please share the link with someone you care about.
Seeking a Publisher
This morning I sent a book proposal to my literary agent for a book on holiness. Pray the Lord will open the door with a publisher. Our nation needs the holiness of God!
Knowing God
Knowing God and his ways upgrades your life. He gives meaning and significance to all you are and do.
Knowing God and his ways does not happen by accident. You must pursue it, pursue him. It takes time, meditating on the Bible, praying, reading material such as my blog that has the specific goal of helping you understand God and his ways better. But there is nothing—nothing—you can do that is more important, that will enrich your soul in every way both in this life and forever. Make it a priority. He is the ultimate everything!
May the Lord teach you his ways!
Craig Brian Larson
Jeremiah 9:23–24: “Thus says the LORD: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.’” (ESV)