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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……
This sermon was preached at Ossian Lutheran Church on November 20, 2022, using the assigned texts for Christ the King Sunday. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore……
Dear friends, It is a strange thing–after 18 years of parish ministry–to not be leading a community through Holy Week this year. I did, however, have the opportunity to preach during chapel at Wartburg Seminary yesterday. I offered what was……
Dear friends, I hadn’t realized, or had forgotten somewhere along the way, that there is an alternate First Reading for the Day of Pentecost. This year, I needed that reading from Ezekiel, and I pray that it will inspire you……
Dear friends, I’m grateful for the 50 days of Easter. I need the persistent, beyond-one-day reminder that there is new life rising in the midst of the death that assails us. I pray that you are experiencing God’s faithful presence……
Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! May this good news for you, and for our world, fill you with hope in the midst of our unresolved story. You are so loved. Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be……
Dear friends, As we enter into Holy Week together, may God be our strength and our song, the source of all courage and compassion. Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be viewed here: If you’d prefer to listen to……
Dear friends, Today’s sermon turned out to be an Easter preview in the middle of Lent. Every Sunday is a celebration of the resurrection. Every day is a witness to God’s persevering love–especially in the midst of heartache. May you……
Dear friends, As we journey through the season of Lent together, I pray you will know the presence of God beside you in powerful ways. Here is this week’s worship service in its entirety. We are grateful for A Sanctified……
Psalm 30:11-12 You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to……
