Advent Day 3: Time
Today’s word is TIME. Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 8:6-9 For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them. Indeed, they do not know what is to be, for who can tell them……
Author: Stacey Nalean-Carlson
Advent Day 2: Fulfill
Today’s word is FULFILL. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Mend our hopes; fulfill Your dream.
Advent Day 1: Promise
Welcome to the season of Advent, beloved ones. Today’s word is PROMISE. Scripture Reading: Luke 1:46-55 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his……
Will You Dance with Me?
Dear friends, Here, on the edge of Advent, I’m wondering about the gifts of this season. In this pandemic landscape, where such heaviness endures, what is the Spirit’s invitation? Since 2018, I’ve written daily devotions for Advent, inspired by the……
Choosing Vulnerability
Dear friends, Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be viewed here: If you watch the entire thing, you’ll hear me reading my letter of resignation as pastor of Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches. I will begin a new……
Feeling the Pressure
Dear friends, Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be viewed here: If you’d prefer to listen to the gospel reading and sermon, you may do so here: Today’s sermon is based on Isaiah 35:4-7a, Psalm 146, and Mark……
Human Beings
Dear friends, Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be viewed here: If you’d prefer to listen to the gospel reading and sermon, you may do so here: Today’s sermon is based on James 1:17-27 and Mark 7:1-23. James 1:17-27……
Words of Life
Today’s worship service, in its entirety, is available here: If you prefer to listen to the gospel reading and sermon, you may do so here: Today’s sermon is based on John 6:56-69. [Jesus said,] 56“Those who eat my flesh and……
The Thread Holds
Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be viewed here: If you’d prefer to listen to the gospel reading and sermon, you may do so here: Today’s sermon is based on Psalm 34:1-9 and Luke 1:46-55. Psalm 34:1-9 I will……
Filled with the Fullness of God
Dear friends, More and more, I’m filled with gratitude for the gift of God’s presence in the present moment. With so much changing from day to day throughout this pandemic, it has felt impossible to do much planning for the future…….