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.
Thorns are good?
“Why did this happen to me? Why is life always such a struggle? I’m tired of the battles with myself and with everyone else….
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…
My God can turn water into wine
Wedding feasts in Jesus’ day could be huge events that lasted for a week. The host provided everything. In fact, if the family was…
A picture of God
A child draws diligently with crayons. His teacher asks, “What are you drawing?” “I’m drawing a picture of God.” “Honey,” the teacher corrects, “no…
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…
I serve
If your life had a motto, what would it be? Here’s a better question. Would the motto you give your own life match the…
Are you ready for the minefield?
When you reached over to turn off the alarm this morning, did you hesitantly place one bare foot on the floor and then the…
A mission that’s worth it!
Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations . . . and surely I am with you always, to the very end of…
I look good!
Sometimes my wife grimaces when I exit the bedroom in the morning. “What’s the matter? Doesn’t this match?” I ask. “Nope! Not even close!”…
I love bread!
I love bread! I love it toasted and slathered with real butter. I love it at those nice restaurants doused in olive oil and…
Ashes, ashes, we all fall down
“Ring around the rosy, a pocketful of posies. Ashes, ashes, we all fall down!” Few people realize that this nursery rhyme dates all the…