You never know WHO is in the congregation...

 
When you're preaching at a Free Lutheran Church and the president of the Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary is in the congregation. #NoPressure #IForgotMyTie #Doh #Homiletics


Of course, Dr. Wade Mobley was kind and encouraging to me. 


Have I ever told you how much I love and respect the Association of Free Lutheran Churches? Here's why. 

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