Pastor Dave Scharf
Dave Scharf grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin, and served as pastor in Greenville, Wisconsin, from 2005 to 2016. He is currently a professor of theology at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota, where he lives with his wife, Beth, and their six children.
Jesus is worthy of the center spot
Is Jesus at the center of your life today? Or do you need to take care of many other things before you can get…
The most important of all
Name some of the most important people and positions in our world. What did you come up with? Maybe you said, “The president, corporate…
I am Jesus’ witness
“I just want my life to mean something! I want to make a difference!” Have you felt that way? God also wants your life…
Why do we always confess our sins?
Most people like to think positive thoughts and be surrounded by positive people. If you’ve been to a church recently, perhaps you’ve wondered why…
You want me to believe what?!
Reason is a gift of God. Reason aids us in understanding, if only partially, the beauty of God’s creation. However, if reason is misused…
A victor’s crown
Would you sacrifice your life for your spouse? Of course! But would you sacrifice your pride or your preferences? Sometimes not. Are you willing…
Good cuts from an expert
A diamond needs to be cut in order to achieve its greatest beauty. That kind of seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it? How can cutting a…
What a relief!
I remember being lost once when I was young. I was at a department store with my mother. I walked along very contentedly behind…
This little light of mine
A little boy forgot his lines in a Christmas program. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed…
Every day is a jubilee for you
In the Old Testament, God wanted his people to celebrate a year of Jubilee. It was to take place every 50 years. In that…
Time pressure
You and I are busy. Time is precious. Do you ever say, “But I don’t have time!”? These are some of the things we…
The eternal answer to troubles
What’s troubling your heart today? Is it a particular thing that you did wrong long ago, but it’s not long forgotten? Is it a…