Bridging the Gap

This sermon was preached at Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church, Decorah, Iowa on Maundy Thursday, April 18, 2019. It’s based on John 13:1-17, 31b-35. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson..   John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Now before……

Let the Grumbling Cease

This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa on March 31, 2019. It’s based on 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 and Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson.   2……

Responding to God’s Glory

This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa on February 10, 2019. It’s based on Isaiah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; and Luke 5:1-11. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson.  ……

Revealing Rage

This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa on February 3, 2019. It’s based on Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, and Luke 4:21-30. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson.  ……

Five Minute Friday: Better

I’m writing today’s post as a new member of the Five Minute Friday online writing community. Learn more here: http://fiveminutefriday.com/linkup/. Each Thursday night, a writing prompt is shared. This week’s is BETTER. Better seems like a word best reserved for……

Called: Advent Day 7

Isaiah 43:1 But now thus says the Lord,     he who created you, O Jacob,     he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;     I have called you by name, you are mine.   I’ve read……

Fulfill: Advent Day 2

Romans 8:1-4 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3For God……

Loved Into Letting Go

This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa, on October 7, 2018. It’s based on Mark 10:17-31. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson. Mark 10:17-31 17 As [Jesus] was setting out……

You, My Friend, Matter

This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa on September 2, 2018. It’s based on James 1:17-27 and Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson. James 1:17-27……

Rejection and Reception

This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa, on July 8, 2018. It’s based on Mark 6:1-13. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson.   Mark 6:1-13 [Jesus] came to his……