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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, 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, I pray, in the midst of the struggle, there are countless joys lifting your spirits. I give thanks to God for you and for the abundant grace God showers upon us as we walk this Lenten road together…….
Dear friends, I pray this message finds you well. You remain in my prayers. I continue to cling to the hope that God is making a way in this wilderness. Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be viewed here:……
God is faithful. In the midst of deepest night for this beloved world, God gives blessing. Alongside our weeping, joy sings out with strength and surrender: Easter is here. Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! ……
Dear friends, I pray this finds you well. My heart is with yours. And God is holding you close, holding you together. I woke up this morning from a vivid dream that speaks to my grief these days. You can……
This sermon was preached at Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church and Aase Haugen Home, Decorah, Iowa on December 15, 2019. Those following the lectionary will note that it’s based on texts for the 4th Sunday of Advent: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 and……
This sermon was preached at Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran Churches, Decorah, Iowa on June 2, 2019. It’s based on Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23; and Luke 24:44-53. If you’d prefer to listen to it, find it at https://soundcloud.com/stacey-nalean-carlson. Acts……
