THE FAITH JOURNEY OF ABRAHAM Three religions trace their beginnings back to Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  He took a journey of faith from what is modern day Iraq to … Read More

Money is a very important part of our culture.  The phrase; “show me the money” has entered our life and times.  The world bases our value on how much money … Read More

PRAY GOD GIVES YOU THE HOLY SPIRIT Prayer is a central part of our relationship with God. All of us who grew up Lutherans were taught about prayer using the … Read More

IT’S A MATTER OF PRIORITIES It was an exciting but a scary time. Jesus is headed on his last trip to Jerusalem. There he will suffer and die between two … Read More

WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? A religious scholar approaches Jesus with a question. It seems sincere enough, but we know this scholar is out to expose Jesus as a phony. So, … Read More

LOOKING OUT FOR EACH OTHER I really love our country but am really concerned about its future. We are so divided over our future direction. Political parties often see each … Read More

Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Everyone wants to be free. St. Paul is telling us that Christ has freed us from a life that is based on rules to a life of … Read More

Jesus Heals our Demons When I started specialized study in pastoral care at the Cleveland Psychiatric Institute, we were told we would be visiting patients in the hospital each time.  … Read More

Therefore … On Tuesdays three of us pastors get together to reflect on the lessons for the next Sunday and begin our sermon preparation.  I was taught in seminary that … Read More

This is a very important day in the Church Year.  We celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit creating the church on Pentecost.  We were encouraged to wear red to … Read More