searching for space, grounded in grace
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…….
MESSENGER The moment always comes–I should be used to it by now–when I wonder why in the world I’ve committed myself to writing daily reflections during what is already a very full season. The answer, it seems, is that daily……
This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa on October 13, 2019. It’s based on Psalm 111. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson. ***Special thanks to all those who organized……
This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa on April 7, 2019. It’s based on Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; and John 12:1-8. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson. Isaiah……
Isaiah 51:3 For the Lord will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places,and will make her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the Lord;joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song. Now let……
Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace,who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’ To be honest, I wasn’t feeling particularly inspired by……
This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa, on November 18, 2018. It’s based on Isaiah 58:6-12, Psalm 65, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 and Luke 17:11-19. These texts were chosen as part of our Thankoffering worship……
This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa on August 19, 2018. It’s based on Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; and John 6:51-58. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson. Proverbs 9:1-6……
Would perpetual green awaken in me this awe?
Would perpetual growth inspire such appreciation?
Spring has put out the welcome mat
Anticipated, awaited
But still surprising.
Would I greet her with such joy if I didn’t know Winter?
