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Author: David M. Frye

  • God’s Handiwork

    “We are truly [God’s] handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to lead the life of good deeds which God prepared for us in advance.” (Ephesians 2:10, LH)

  • Walking in Humility

    “You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do the right and love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8, LH)

  • Like Dew

    “Then the remnant of Jacob, surrounded by many peoples, shall be like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not depend upon people or wait for any mortal.” (Micah 5:7, NRSV)

  • Two Birth Days

    Introduction This is a homily I preached on Aug. 11, 2009, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., for the funeral of a charter member. Readings Job 19:23-27a Psalm 121 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 11:21-27 Message One of the curious traditions in the history of the Church is to recall to memory our forbearers in…

  • God’s Temple

    “You are the temple of the living God, as God himself has said.” (2 Corinthians 6:16, LH)

  • Second Birth

    Introduction This is a funeral homily I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009. Readings Job 19:23-27a Psalm 121 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 11:21-27 Message One of the curious traditions in the history of the Church is to recall to memory our forbearers in the faith on the day…

  • Strength Forever

    “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26, NRSV)

  • Sharing in Christ

    “As we have shared much in the suffering of Christ, so through Christ do we share abundantly in his consolation.” (2 Corinthians 1:5, LH)

  • Living Bread, Eternal Life

    Introduction This is the homily I prepared for Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, based upon the Gospel. Readings 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 34:1-8 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 John 6:35-51 Prayer Let us pray… “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation[s] of [our] heart[s] be acceptable to you, O LORD,…

  • Bless the Lord

    “Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.” (Daniel 3:57, LH)