Time after Pentecost Genesis 15:1-6 August 7, 2022
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
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