Sunday after Christmas

December 30, 2018
It happened to Samuel, it happened to Jesus; Paul tells the Colossians what it truly means to grow in wisdom and favor with God. To be mature in Christ is…

What Kind of Faith?

July 1, 2018
[No Sermon Audio] How joyful it is to give from our abundance. Paul writes of this important value to the Corinthians; Jesus exemplifies it by healing a woman and raising…

Eyes Forward

October 8, 2017
2017 marks two significant anniversaries: the 500th anniversary of Luther’s posting of the 95 theses and the 57th anniversary of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Confessing the faith has not…

Spiritual Smarts

September 18, 2016
The prophet Jeremiah and the shrewd manager in Jesus’ parable show us that our actions have real consequences. But even when we are at our worst we are still not…

Set Free to Serve

June 19, 2016
The steadfast love of God is evident throughout the lessons for this day. Elijah becomes the expression of resolute and determined faith, and example rewarded by God carrying him to…

Stay Connected

May 3, 2015
When someone says, “I love you,” there is only one acceptable response: “I love you, too.” In Christ Jesus, God declares His love to us. Now it’s our turn. The…

Faithful Acceptance

December 28, 2014
As people who bear the name of Christ, we are clothed with garments of salvation and covered in righteousness.  This lavish wardrobe is given to the children of God, Jews…

The Fertile Word

July 13, 2014
It is much easier seeing the adult in the photograph of an infant than projecting what a baby will look when fully grown. The same thing is true with seeds.…