Pastor Dave Scharf
Dave Scharf grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin, and served as pastor in Greenville, Wisconsin, from 2005 until 2015. 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’ Compassion for You
Watch the entire devotional series from this past week as Pastor Dave helps us see just how compassionate Jesus is for each of us.
Cast Out Your Demons
What demons have control of you? How can you cast them out?
What About My Suffering?
We come to Jesus with a million wishes. But he doesn’t always give us what we think we need.
Compassion for the Outcast?
Do you sometimes feel like an outcast? Your family doesn’t understand you. Colleagues look down on you. Others make fun of you. If so, look at how Jesus treated the outcasts of his time—and you’ll see a reflection of how he treats you.
Do Not Be Afraid
Watch the entire devotional series from this week as Pastor Dave reminds us that we do not have to be afraid.
But It Seems so Impossible
It’s so easy to trust God when we see the blessings. But what about when we see only challenges?
Promises Instead of a Pep Talk
Whatever challenges life may bring, you don’t have to be afraid.
Answering Skeptics, Round 2
Watch the entire series from this past week as Pastor Dave looks at questions and objections that people have when it comes to Christianity.
Answering Skeptics: Why Is There so Much Evil?
If God is good, why is there so much evil in our world? This week, Pastor Dave looks at questions and objections that people have when it comes to Christianity.
Answering Skeptics: Why Doesn’t Jesus Heal Me?
If Jesus can heal people, why doesn’t he heal me right now? This week, Pastor Dave looks at questions and objections that people have when it comes to Christianity.
How to Deal With Family Dysfunction
Watch the entire devotional series from this week as Pastor Dave helps us deal with the challenges and dysfunctions our families face.
How to Deal With Family Dysfunction: Ridicule
The smirks, the digs, and the venom that you face—how does any good come from that?