Armor of God?
Ephesians 6:10-20 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies……
(There May Yet Be Hope)
Lamentations 3:22-33 22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will……
We Do Not Know How
Mark 4:26-34 26 [Jesus] also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground 27 and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. 28 The……
Joy to Stay
This sermon was preached at Ossian Lutheran Church on May 5, 2024. John 15:9-17 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love,……
Prescribed Prairie Burns
The last day of April brings the end of National Poetry Month, so I want to share a poem with you today. These words, and the accompanying image, emerged from a recent walk at the Decorah Community Prairie. I couldn’t……
Creating Rainbows
“I hope I don’t step on a snake.” This intrusive thought wrangles its way into my mind as I climb the steep ditch toward the field. The tall grass, laid low, crunches under my feet. I’m not wearing the right……
Who Is Jesus?
This sermon was preached at St. James Lutheran Church in Johnston, Iowa. It’s based on Matthew 14:22-33. If you’d like to view the worship service, you can find it here: https://fb.watch/mp121NCUH2/ Matthew 14:22-33 22[Jesus] made the disciples get into the boat……
The Season of Commencement
A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts 1:6-14 6When [the apostles] had come together, they asked [Jesus], “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7He replied, “It is not for……
An Update on Advent 2022
Dear friends, I cannot believe today is the first day of Advent. Since 2018, I’ve been offering daily reflections during the season of Advent. This year, I’m attempting something new. If you’re still interested in hearing from me daily during……