St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WI

A Defiled Heart Made Clean | Rev. Jacob Schultz

Rest: Necessary Evil or Blessed Gift?

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: On this date, we recall the martyrdom of John the Baptist by Herod Antipas (Mark 6:14-29). John spoke the truth to authority. He pointed to the One who is the Truth, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:19-34). May we speak the Truth to authority whenever we have opportunity by the power of Christ's Spirit.

On Sabbatical and Building Up ⁠

Psalm 119

A Message from Pastor Schultz | 8.20.2024

Authentic Relationships vs. Relationships on Our Own Terms

:Today, August 15, we join Christians throughout the world in remembering Mary, the mother of our Lord. We hear of her about a dozen times in Scripture, always as a model of faith and faithfulness to God's promises of salvation through her Son, Jesus, the Christ. May we exhibit such faith and faithfulness throughout our lives.

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The Bible reminds us to teach our children (Deuteronomy 6:7; Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4; Luke 18:16). A new resource for families is "Journey through Church History" by Christa Petzold by Concordia Publishing House. I highly recommend it as a way to help the next generation of believers to become aware of their "family of faith."

“Thy Strong Word,” by Pastor Anderson based on Amos 7 and Mark 6.   

A Special Reminder for Ezra and for You

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: As I enjoy these summer days and the blossoms of the yucca, I was reminded of Isaiah 35:2--"The desert will bloom with flowers. It will be very glad and rejoice...Everyone shall see the glory of the Lord. They will see the beauty of our God." Isaiah describes the coming of the Lord and the blessings of the Messianic Age. We thank God for sending Jesus and anticipate...

Psalm 85

Sent to Serve, by Pastor Schultz, based on Mark 6: 1-13

100-Year-Old Infant

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:God bless America! When we pledge allegiance, we speak of "one nation under God." St Paul reminds us (Romans 13) that God has instituted governments. On this Independence Day, we need to reaffirm our commitment to praying for our nation that we may remain a Christian nation and experience His blessings through Jesus.

Psalm 123

“A Lamentable Wait,” based on Lamentations 3 and Mark 5.

Real People. Real Problems. Real Faith. Real Deliverance.

IN APPRECIATION: I thank God for the many opportunities I've had for ministry over the past 50 years. This Sunday, June 30, is the anniversary of my ordination. God has enabled me to serve the saints in St John's Lutheran Church, Elgin, IL, The Lutheran Church of St Luke, Itasca, IL, Concordia University Wisconsin as campus pastor and professor, and now St Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, WI...

The Importance of Worship Spaces

Paul's and Our Ministry

1 Corinthians 15:58

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: This weekend's Gospel reading (Mark 4:35-41) tells us Jesus calming a storm as well as calming His disciples fears. He asks, "Do you still have no faith?" Sometimes when dangers surround us we wonder where God is. He promises HIs presence with us always. May you find hope and comfort and peace even in the midst of times of disaster, for He is with you.

Psalm 3