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.
Can people change?
I ask couples in premarriage counseling this question: “Who do you want to marry: the person you are marrying or the person you hope…
Epiphany glory
You might have expected the people of Jerusalem to have remembered the shepherds’ message about Jesus’ birth, but it appears they did not. If…
How to Deal With Family Dysfunction Compilation
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 ridicule you’re going through, know that God’s working it out for your best.
How to Deal With Family Dysfunction: Self-Esteem
It doesn’t matter what your family says about you. It doesn’t matter what you say about you. To know your true worth, there’s only one thing that matters.
How to Deal With Family Dysfunction: Jealousy
Why do we envy? Just remember that we already have what we need.
How to Deal With Family Dysfunction: Favoritism
Here’s how you can avoid looking like you’re playing favorites with your kids.
How to Deal With Family Dysfunction: Lies and Deception
Lies and deception can be destructive. But they can also be forgiven.
David, Servant and King Compilation
The story of David is a great example of how God uses all of us to fulfill his will.
David, Servant and King: Forgiven One
God stops at nothing to forgive . . . you. In this Bible series project, Pastor Dave looks at the life and lessons of David.
David, Servant and King: Grace Recipient
Has God given you the grace he gave David? In this Bible series project, Pastor Dave looks at the life and lessons of David.
David, Servant and King: Enemy Lover
The next time you see your enemy, do as David did and put down the spear. In this Bible series project, Pastor Dave looks at the life and lessons of David.