Our Inheritance Through Jesus Christ (July 11,  2010)
What happens when God’s Word is proclaimed? Wet with the water of Baptism, you hear these words “in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” The spirit of Satan is driven out of you and you become a child of God.   » More

Peace to this house (July 4, 2010)
What happens when God’s Word is proclaimed? Wet with the water of Baptism, you hear these words “in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” The spirit of Satan is driven out of you and you become a child of God.   » More

Why doesn't he say something? (June 13, 2010)
Did you ever notice groups of two in God’s word? Cain and Abel, the Pharisee and the tax collector, the wide and narrow path, the thief on one side of Jesus on the cross and the thief on the other side, and today’s account of Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman.  » More

"Life and death" happens here on earth (June 6, 2010)
There’s a common phrase we all use: “life and death”. We say “life and death” because that’s what happens here on earth.  » More

Happy Pentecost (May 23, 2010)
Happy Pentecost! “Pentecost” means “fifty”. Pentecost is 50 days after Easter. Pentecost has been celebrated ever since Old Testament times. Fifty days after Passover, the Israelites are to bring an offering of freshly harvested wheat to the Lord, along with sin offerings and peace offerings.  » More

Their life in Christ is not concluding - it is just the beginning (May 16, 2010)
Have you ever considered today’s first reading from the perspective of Matthias? Think about it. When he woke up that morning he had no idea how much his life would be changed by the time he lay down his head.  » More

Where is Jesus' body? (May 13, 2010)
The Ascension is all about Jesus’ body, His flesh! In fact, the entire gospel has been about the body of Jesus. His birth is about God getting a body, God becoming a human being so that He can live the life, so that He can be the perfect Man in our place, as our Substitute.  » More

Mother's Day (May 9, 2010)
See the Christ candle by the Baptismal font? It was first lit on Easter vigil, when Christ arose. We are still celebrating those 40 days after Easter, while the risen Christ was still on earth. Thursday, Ascension Day, this candle will be extinguished in remembrance of Christ’s ascension back to heaven. After Ascension, we light this candle again at funerals, because when a Christian dies, that body will rise again, just as Christ did, and at baptisms, because in Baptism, the risen Christ unites us with Himself and gives us a share in His resurrection. We thank God for that first birth from our mothers so we can praise the Holy Trinity for our second birth in the waters of our baptism. » More

"Behold, I make all things new" (May 2, 2010)
In our gospel Jesus tells the disciples that they will experience a period of deep sorrow, but with the promise that after the sadness will come great joy. Today our confirmands experience the sorrow with public questioning and in two weeks they will experience the joy of confirmation. -- If they pass! » More

Our Good Shepherd tells us who we are and Who He is (April 25, 2010)
In our Gospel lesson, the Temple leaders come to Jesus and demand an answer, “If You are the Christ, tell us plainly!” Jesus answers, “I told you, but you do not believe.” Jesus has already made it plain to them that He is the Christ, the Good Shepherd, Son of the living God, Savior of the world.  » More

Your conversion is a miracle of Christ (April 18, 2010)
The older I get the more I appreciate a magnifying glass. When I was a boy they were mainly useful for trying to light things on fire using the sun’s rays. But now that my sight isn’t what it once was, I understand what a wonderful gift the magnifier is. » More

"These words are written that you may believe..." (April 11, 2010)
“These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing, you may have life in His name.” (John 20:31 NKJV)
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Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! (April 4, 2010)
Sadly, not everyone joins us in this celebration. There are people in our world who doubt the resurrection. When someone doubts the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the best thing to do is to ask them this question: “Where’s the Body?”  » More

"Woman, why are you weeping?" (April 4, 2010 - sunrise)
There was great commotion among the followers of Jesus – they couldn’t find Him. On Friday, just before the sun had set they laid His dead body in this tomb. He had to be here, but He wasn’t. Mary Magdalene was flabbergasted. She had watched Jesus die. She had seen Him buried and the stone rolled into place. He had to be here. But He wasn’t.  » More

The light of Christ (April 3, 2010)
In Holy Scripture each new day begins, not at midnight, but at sunset. For example, on the first day of Creation, God says, “there was evening and there was morning, the first day.” » More

Let there be light (April 2, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.)
“In the beginning . . . God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good.” God’s first creative word was, “Let there be light.” The created light was a physical manifestation of God’s glory and goodness. The light guided and informed the body as God’s goodness informed the soul of the perfect Adam and Eve.  » More

God so loved the world... (April 2, 2010 - 1:00 a.m.)
I talked to my mother on the phone the other day. She gave me an update on the health of my cousin’s wife. Harriet has been trying to recover from cancerous brain tumors for about a year. It has been painful and terrifying, and, after a time of improvement, things are going very poorly now. Her husband reports that she is beginning to lose track of things mentally, fading away in her mind. He has asked God again and again and again to let him take her place. He loves her that much; her suffering hurts him that much.
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Maundy Thursday  (April 1, 2010)
Blood: it’s the stuff of life. Blood carries nutrients to all parts of the body. The lungs might take in oxygen, but it’s the blood that carries oxygen to every cell. Blood is life. Too much loss of blood means loss of life. God’s Word is filled with blood – especially the loss of blood.  » More

Palm Sunday - Hail, Hosanna, Savior King!! (March 28, 2010)
What a great commotion was stirred when Jesus entered Jerusalem. There were crowds of people around to greet Him. And why not? Imagine yourself in Jerusalem that day. Whether you are a local or one of the thousands in town for the Passover, your excitement level is already about 9 out of 10.  » More

The prodigal son (March 14, 2010)
Most of us are very familiar with the parable our Lord has told in today’s Gospel. It seems clear that the Father in this parable is God, the Father of all humanity. We are His children – sons, if you will. We are created to be members of His household. The parable helps us understand some things about ourselves and about God.  » More

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! (February 28, 2010)
We can almost feel Jesus’ love for His people in His anguished words, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem!” He loves His people desperately, but they always reject Him. When He sends prophets they stone them, and now they’re trying to scare Him away. “Get out, and depart from here,” they say. Over and over God has reached out to His beloved people and over and over they’ve rejected Him, and the result is that they are left desolate. » More

Why did the Transfiguration happen? (February 14, 2010)
Why did the Transfiguration happen? What was its purpose? Of course we can never know all the reasons God does what He does – in fact sometimes we can’t understand God’s decisions at all. But there is at least one important benefit from this event. » More

The gifts of God (February 7, 2010)
In today’s Epistle Paul gives instructions about miraculous spiritual gifts that accompanied the Apostles’ preaching in the early days of the Church. You see, some of the people in Corinth were given the gift of speaking in tongues, that is, they received the miraculous ability to speak in languages they had never learned.  » More

What were the names (January 17, 2010)
What were the names of the husband and wife at the wedding in Cana? We don’t know because John never tells us. We don’t know how radiant the bride was and we don’t see the nervousness and pride on the groom’s face.  » More

There's the Baptismal Font (January 10, 2010)
OThere’s the Baptismal font – front and center. Why not push it out of the way. Wouldn’t it be easier to get to the communion rail?  » More

Our Gospel brings us to that high point (January 3, 2010)
Our gospel brings us to that high point of the Epiphany events. The wise men finally reach the Christ Child for Whom they have traveled so far. They approach and fall to their knees to worship Him. Then they open their treasures and –.  » More

Glory be to God on high. (December 25, 2009)
Glory be to God on high, and on earth, peace, good will toward men! Aaaahhhhhhhhhh! It is SO good to get our Gloria in Excelsis back! It’s been gone for a month now, since we entered the Advent season. We were just beginning to accept its absence, and now it’s back! Every time we came to that word “omitted” in the bulletin there was a moment’s hesitation. It just didn’t feel right – something was wrong, something was out of place.  » More

Every warrior's sandal... (Late Worship Service December 24, 2009)
Since the local stations began playing Christmas songs about 9 months ago – I guess we have all heard that one that’s really a narrated poem. Santa Claus stops at a house where a deployed soldier is staying. It’s pretty powerful, as it reminds us of the men and women who are away from home tonight, away in dangerous lands. They’re away from us at Christmas because they’re soldiers and that’s their job.  » More

Jesus is the hinge of history (Advent Vespers December 20, 2009)
Jesus Christ is the hinge of history. All history falls before Christ was born or after He was born: either B.C or A.D; either Before Christ or Anno Domini, in the year of our Lord. Even a dating system that eliminates the Name of Christ and uses the letters B.C.E “before the common era” and C.E. “common era” still hinges on the birth of Jesus Christ as its nexus.  » More

God has repaired our broken souls (December 20, 2009)
Ever since the first sin, there has been a separation between God and His people. Because our sinful selves would be destroyed in His holy presence, God had come to the people through messengers. But each of these messengers promised that one day God Himself would come to save mankind and to end the division by paying for their sins – that He would repair their broken souls.  » More

Listen to God as He speaks (December 13, 2009)
I was wrong. Oh, I was trying to do the right thing; I was trying to preach the right message, but that doesn’t change the fact that I was wrong. In my sermon two weeks ago, I said this: “People [think they] can skip Communion [this week] because they took it last week.” If you heard this, you might think if you do not take Communion every time it is offered, you are sinning.  » More

The Master returns (November 22, 2009)
Today Jesus speaks about a master returning from a trip only to find his servants sleeping. This is a parable of the Last Day, when Christ will return as Judge. Those who are sleeping are people who are unprepared for that return, those who have not been doing what He called them to do.  » More

Jesus tells us about the last days of this world (November 15, 2009)
This Sunday and the next are the last two Sundays in the Church year, before the new year starts with the season of Advent. On these last two Sundays, Jesus tells us about the last days of this world. On these last two Sundays, Jesus prepares us for the end of all created things.  » More

Learning about Jesus (November 8, 2009)
The longer I do this job the more I learn about Jesus. From today’s Gospel we discover that Jesus would have flunked math! Every kindergartener knows that a lot is more than a little. But not Jesus! He says the woman who put less than a penny into the collection put in more than the people who contributed a lot.  » More

All Saint's Day (November 1, 2009)
Happy All Saints’ Day! What is a saint? A saint is a person without sin. A saint is a person who does everything perfectly, every time. Only people who are saints will go to heaven. If you are without sin, you are a saint. So, what does it take to be a saint? In our Gospel lesson, Jesus tells us.  » More

Reformation Day (October 25, 2009)
Maybe you don’t, but I love this time of year, because college football is my favorite. I love the pageantry that surrounds the game -- the smell of food grilling at tailgate parties – the crisp cool of fall in the air. Every team has its traditions. Parents pass down stories of the Big House -- Bo Schembechler, victories that still bring joy and losses that still bring pain. National Championships from years past become real in the hearts of each generation of fans – those are “our” championships – “our” teams. » More

Let's imagine (October 18, 2009)
Let’s imagine. Imagine your country is invaded by foreign troops. Their soldiers crush all rebellion. You are forced to pay high taxes to finance the occupying army. Society is ripping apart. Politicians and many church leaders are corrupt. Fornication, adultery, divorce and homosexuality are all over. You are afraid to bring children into such an evil world.  » More

Today's Gospel is easy to misunderstand (October 11, 2009)
Today’s gospel is easy to misunderstand. Jesus seems to teach that this man can get to heaven by his good works. But He’s not teaching that at all. St. Mark records this event in the middle of a string of Jesus’ teachings about how someone enters the kingdom of heaven. He’s already declared that the way to heaven is to follow the little children who believe in Him – that is via unquestioning faith. Next Jesus describes the suffering and death He will undergo to save us, and then explains to the apostles that the kingdom is about humility, not pride – it’s about receiving from God, not giving to Him.  » More

This sermon deals with a painful topic (October 4, 2009)
This sermon deals with a painful topic, a topic that, in some way, touches all of us. This sermon deals with divorce. Listen to these strong words: “I hate divorce!” These are not my words. These are God’s Words (Malachi 2:16 NIV). God reserves His hatred for evil. Divorce is evil. We know divorce is evil. Just look at all the pain and suffering it causes.          » More

How about that Epistle (September 27, 2009)
Wow! How about that epistle!? – “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.” Yikes – “weep and howl?” You can sure tell in this passage that God hates rich people.  » More

Fear, Children, and Jesus (September 20, 2009)
“I don’t understand.” The doctor replied, “The test showed…” I was afraid to ask what the doctor meant.  » More

God is a God of Language (September 13, 2009)
God is a God of language. He creates by speaking. He calls us to faith by His Word. God is a God who speaks. So when He created Adam and Eve in His own image, He created them to speak. God spoke to His newly created children and they spoke back to Him.  » More

Jesus allows Himself to be caught (September 6, 2009)
Little Billy is three years old. He is running after his Daddy. Daddy is running just slow enough so Billy can catch him. Billy grabs Daddy’s leg and six-foot-three, 220 pound Daddy comes crashing to the ground.  » More

We can't ignore God's teaching (August 30, 2009)
In our Gospel Jesus is explaining why following ceremonies invented by the Pharisees can’t make a person right with God. Last week He showed that the commands of God are the only ones that matter, that our human ideas can’t be used as additional requirements, or even replacements for God’s Word. We can’t ignore God’s teaching against homosexuality, and we can’t add a teaching about purgatory.  » More

Our Epistle lesson is about marriage (August 23, 2009)
Our bulletin cover has a picture of a wedding. Our Epistle lesson is about marriage. We just sang a prayer for all married couples. Might this sermon be about marriage? Yes, it might be!   » More

True wisdom is made visible in Christ Jesus (August 16, 2009)
Many people say the Bible is difficult to understand. Yes, some things in Scripture are very deep and profound.

But much of God’s Word is simple and clear. Simply, we are sinners. Clearly, Christ saves us from our sins. Knowing this is true wisdom. True wisdom is made visible in Christ Jesus.   » More

Who here is tired? (August 9, 2009)
Who here is tired? Who here knows what it’s like to do your best and try and try and still end up further from the goal than when you started?  » More

Who are these people who come to Jesus in today’s Gospel? (August 2, 2009)
Who are these people who come to Jesus in today’s Gospel? They were among the crowd who received Jesus’ miraculous feeding in the wilderness. They followed Him; where Jesus was, they wanted to be. At first glance we’d say the miracle worked. The church was growing, people were happy. But we’d be wrong.  » More

Doubt and Faith (July 26, 2009)
Today’s Old Testament lesson happens right after Noah’s Flood. Is this a true story? Many people doubt the Flood actually happened – but they refuse to be skeptical of their own skepticism. Instead of trusting in God and His wisdom, they trust in themselves.  » More

Oh for the days of miracles (July 19, 2009)
Oh for the days of miracles, to have been there when Jesus had compassion of the Shepherd-less sheep. Oh to have heard His voice teaching many things, speaking words of forgiveness and eternal life. Oh to have been there when Jesus stood in the midst of hungry and lost people and fed them with a miracle; when the apostles carried the blessed and holy food to the people. Oh to have seen Jesus, to have received His bread. Oh that Jesus were MY Shepherd!        » More

The death of John the Baptist (July 12, 2009)
Imagine you are at a party. Important people are there, generals and government officials; people whom it’s not good to offend. Drinks are flowing, perhaps a little too freely. Live entertainment is offered. A young girl struts her stuff. The men are thrilled. A rash promise is made. There’s fear of losing face. That rash promise is kept. The guilty ones sin, but the innocent one dies. Welcome to Herod’s bloody birthday bash.  » More

Preached at St. John Lutheran Church - Ray Township (July 12, 2009)
Imagine showing up for church and seeing that the sermon will be based on the 23rd Psalm. Most of us would be pleased with that. But then the pastor stands and says, “The Lord is my Shepherd – what does this mean? Well, I’ve seen sheep herded, so that helps us understand this Psalm, and Jesus’ claim to be the Good Shepherd. Shepherds use dogs – or even trucks and helicopters. They scare the sheep, chasing them where they are supposed to go. This tells us that Jesus wants to use the Law of God to scare us – to force us into doing what God wants. » More

Which rabbi is preaching this morning? (July 5, 2009)
“Which rabbi is preaching this morning? It’s Jesus? He’s back in town? I know; he’s a ‘rabbi’ now, but we all know him. We’ve known Jesus since he was a child. It’s only Jesus.” » More

Just for a moment let’s think about Jairus (June 28, 2009)
Just for a moment let’s think about Jairus, the father in today’s Gospel. Put yourself in his place. His daughter is very ill – “at the point of death.” Imagine his fear and sorrow. And remember that he’s the synagogue ruler – an important man in his town. He can get things done – but he can’t do anything for his own daughter. Powerless. Hopeless. Crushed. His reality has made him a beggar. There’s only one place to turn. He throws himself on the ground at Jesus’ feet. “Please, help her. Please!” He looks with hope to Jesus – that’s faith.  » More

Job was a righteous man  (June 21, 2009)
Job was a righteous man. He loved God and tried to live the way God called him to. He also knew he wasn’t perfect, but he trusted God to forgive his sins. Then, everything fell apart for him. His children were killed and his wealth was destroyed, but Job’s response was to worship God. He said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” Next Job’s health disappeared, and Mrs. Job said he should curse God, but no way. Job said, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” God’s Word commends Job, saying, “In all this Job did not sin with his lips.”  » More

Why is God’s kingdom compared to a seed? (June 14, 2009)
Did you see that picture of a weed on your Bulletin cover? That is mustard. In Jesus’ day mustard was considered a weed. Mustard grew all over. It crowded out the other plants. Rabbis made a law against planting mustard in your own garden.  » More

This sermon was written for June 7, 2009, but was not preached. (June 7, 2009)
Brothers and sisters in Christ, especially our graduating class, grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This sermon is especially directed toward our graduates, but everyone should listen carefully, because it is really about every one of us. » More

Pentecost has been called the Christian Church’s birthday (May 31, 2009)
Pentecost has been called the Christian Church’s birthday. Pentecost was prophesied by the prophet Joel (chpt 2). Pentecost is what Christ told His disciples to wait for. Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit gave Jesus’ disciples power to preach the Gospel; the Good News of forgiveness by faith in Christ Jesus. » More

He prays for you and me (May 24, 2009)
In our Gospel Jesus prays for His Apostles, but also for everyone who will believe as a result of their preaching – He prays for you and me. Among other things, He asks God to protect us: “I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.” And God has answered Jesus’ prayer. » More

Ascension (May 21, 2009)
A small boy sits in worship and tugs on his mother’s arm. “Mommy, they’re always talking about Jesus. Where is He?” That’s a good question. Where is Jesus? On Ascension Day Jesus ascended into heaven. Eyewitnesses saw Him ascend and a cloud hid Him from their sight. So, where is Jesus right now? Scripture says that Jesus is seated at the right Hand of God, His Father. » More

Confirmation (May 17, 2009)
The day comes when the baby bird has to learn to fly on its own. All the preparation, growth and learning are complete – it’s time for the bird to find his or her own way in the world. Today is not that day! » More

Mother's Day (May 10, 2009)
Happy Mothers’ Day! You, along with all of God’s people, have been brought here by the Holy Spirit to hear Jesus’ Word. Do you need comfort and peace this morning? Do you need strength and healing? Do you need guidance and direction? Do you need some sanity? Do you need to escape fear? » More

Good Shepherd (May 3, 2009)
Have you ever tried to describe yourself? It’s not easy. Jesus describes Himself but Jesus’ description is different. Jesus says He is the Door, but He is not like an earthly door. Earthly doors do not give us a better picture of Christ. Instead, Christ is the Door that gives all earthly doors their meaning. Earthly doors open for us a few good things. But Jesus the true Door, opens for us everything that’s eternally good. » More

This morning we peer into a locked room (April 26, 2009)
Sin This morning we peer into a locked room and are witness to an amazing and beautiful reunion. Jesus has returned to His people, returned to them from the grave. He had gone to death on the cross to face their sins and now He’s returned to them with forgiveness and new life, new spiritual life for all of them.  » More

What Does Confession and Absolution Mean? (April 19, 2009)
Sin is the problem. Sin is the ultimate cause of all our problems. Jesus' disciples run and hide that first Easter for two sinful reasons: they doubt God's Word and they are afraid. » More

Today Is About Jesus (April 12, 2009)
Sniff sniff – it smells good in here today – it's the lilies. Easter lilies smell fabulous. But this day is not about lilies. Our music is – well our music is always great – but today isn't about the music either. I see families here visiting from out of town and families together is very special, but that's not what this day is about, either. Not candy, not eggs. » More

Darkness Surrounded the Shepherds (April 11, 2009)
Easter Vigil - Darkness surrounded the shepherds on the night of Jesus’ birth – the darkness of night and the darkness of no hope. » More

Maundy Thursday (April 9, 2009)
This past Sunday we began a spiritual journey, traveling in our hearts with Jesus through the final week of His life. In our hearts we stood beside the road as He passed along atop the colt of a donkey. We cheered Him and called out Hosanna – "Save us!" We celebrated the arrival of our King, come to save us from our enemies. » More

Leading the Disciples to Jerusalem (March 29, 2009)
In our Gospel Jesus is leading the disciples to Jerusalem, and they're "amazed" and they're "afraid." But what's so amazing about that? Jesus and His disciples had gone to Jerusalem for the Passover every year of His ministry. What's different this year? » More

"I Thirst" (March 25, 2009)
The words we consider this evening were uttered very near the end of Jesus' earthly life. As His broken body hung on the cross, He said, simply, "I Thirst". » More

The Serpent in the Wilderness (March 22, 2009)
Look at the connection between our Old Testament and New Testament lessons. The Old Testament talks about a bronze snake and the New Testament talks about Jesus. » More

The Temple (March 15, 2009)
The temple is the house of God on earth. It's the place of God's presence – where He meets with His people. The whole place is designed to show that. Images of angels are carved in the walls and gold covers the walls and even the floors. This is the earthly palace of the heavenly King. » More

Glory Through the Cross (March 8, 2009)
Jesus asks "Who am I?" Peter quickly answers, "You are the Christ!" Jesus strictly warns him to tell no one. Why? Because people misinterpret why Jesus came. They want the Christ to give them an earthly kingdom and make their lives wonderful. » More

Jesus is the Christ (March 9, 2009)
Jesus is the Christ. He is the Savior-King promised by God the Father. He is the Good Shepherd; follow Him to the House of the Lord! But when you follow Him you must carry your cross. » More

How can we trust God... (March 1, 2009)
How can we trust God when He seems to be saying one thing and doing another? How can we trust God when He seems to be saying things that contradict one another?        » More

Ash Wednesday (February 25, 2009)
Everywhere we turn we see signs of tough times in the world around us -- our soldiers are at war, economists are using the word depression, fear and loneliness are common in many lives. Divorce rates continue to skyrocket and homosexuality and pre-marital relations are not just accepted, they are celebrated!  » More

Jesus in control (February 1, 2009)
In our Gospel we are given a front row seat for a confrontation between Jesus and a demon. The confrontation takes place because the demon had taken control of what God made, and now God had come to reclaim His creature. Despite the demon’s misdirection and objection, Jesus calmly seizes control of the situation: “Be quiet and come out of him.” Immediately the demon comes out. God’s creation is reclaimed, and the miserable man is renewed and freed.      » More

Baptism of Christ (Jan. 11, 2009)
St. Mark gets to the point. St. Mark packs the Baptism of Jesus into three sentences. "It came to pass in those days, that Jesus came and was baptized by John in the Jordan." Why Baptism? What does Baptism do? Baptism washes away sin. Baptism unites us with the sinless Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. » More

Epiphany (Jan. 4, 2009)
Sometimes Christmas is called the season of light, and the bulbs on the tree and the flames on the candles help us to remember that name. The Christmas events are often set in the metaphor of light and darkness. On Christmas day we heard from St. John, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it." » More

The Circumcision of Christ (Dec. 31, 2008)
Jesus was circumcised on the eighth day after His birth. That was no surprise – it happened to every Jewish boy. On the eighth day he was circumcised and he received his name. » More