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.
An unknown future in the hands of a known God
Some describe the future as peering into the deep unknown. Anything can happen! Do you agree that no one can know how something will…
I promise
How many promises have you made in your lifetime? How many have you broken? You’ve probably made enough promises to realize that they get…
What’s your angel story?
I can’t tell you that it was an angel for sure. I’ll find out in heaven. When my mother was a little girl, she…
The King deserves our praise
Around the world, it’s not uncommon for the people of a country to hold a parade for the soldiers who are going into battle…
We’ve got a lot to pray about
Jesus had the salvation of the world on his shoulders. He was about to give his life on a cross. Jesus was praying for…
Just imagine
Imagination is on the decline. With the rise of TV watching and the decline of book reading, you don’t need to imagine anymore. Someone…
I think I can. . . . I know God can
“I think I can. . . . I think I can. . . . I think I can,” said the little engine that could….
I don’t have to tell you to tell someone about Jesus
It scared children. It panicked parents. Other than the atomic bomb, it was the number-one fear of the time. Every summer, this stealer of…
I want you
“I want you!” Maybe you’ve seen that slogan on a poster with Uncle Sam pointing his finger at you, recruiting you to serve in…
Follow God’s example
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children . . . just as Christ loved us” (Ephesians 5:1,2). Did you see that? You can…
“Good” Friday
“In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. ‘He saved others,’ they said, ‘but he…
Jesus, the servant
“If I had all-power, what would I do with it?” Have you ever mused as to what it would be like if God were…