Pastor Ike

Waiting for His Return

As Christians, we believe that Christ will come again. We all deal with that waiting differently. The same is true when we wait on the Lord in the situations of our lives. Today, the New Testament book of Jude instruct us on how to wait.

The Great Commission

The Great Commission starts within your own family and vocation.

Elijah and the Widow

God’s vast mercy and power is seen again in this amazing story of the prophet Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath. The story reminds us that everything we have belongs to God, for it is He who has given us all we have. It is the Lord that provides for our daily needs which, in turn, frees us to embrace a life of generosity. 

Daily Repentance (Jeremiah 3) Vespers 11/6/24

Jeremiah 3 tells us the difference between faithless Israel and treacherous Judah. God calls us to daily repentance. What does that look like?

All Saints’ Sunday

Who are the Saints? How can I be a Saint? Join Pr. Ike Nicholson, pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Almena, WI, as he proclaims the good news of Christ on this All Saints’ Sunday.

Reformation Sunday 2024

Fear is an ever present experience in life. It can be a powerful motivator and many groups use it to control and influence us. The Gospel reminds us that God is our refuge, a bulwark, and He reminds us that we have nothing to fear.