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Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
10/23/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 1:10-18 (Pentecost 21: Series C)

No efforts to create worship as a delectable dish to attract people to our services will ever work, because it is only what God gives to us in His Word and Sacrament that can satisfy the hungry and thirsty soul.
Justin Rossow
Justin Rossow
11/28/21

Epistle: Philippians 1:2-11 (Advent 2: Series C)

God is in control, and we are actively engaged in God’s work of saving the world.
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
10/21/21

Redefining True Love: A Review of Jared Wilson's Love Me Anyway

Wilson reminds his reader over and over again that, in his love, God accepts sinners as they are so that we may be delivered from the self-acceptance, self-worship, and self-justification of our selfish definitions of love.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
11/03/20

In Christ, We Are Free to Vote, Work, and Worship

This new life is marked not by fear of death but hope in eternal life.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
08/16/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 51:1-6 (Pentecost 12: Series A)

Isaiah first reminds the people of who they are and then tells them why they are who they are; to bring the teachings and promises of the LORD to all people.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
05/19/20

Lord, Deliver Us from Corona

What we can learn from all these instances is that we are all born into this world with a pre-existing condition. It’s called mortality, and no earthly authority or expert can save us from it.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
05/04/20

Gospel: John 14:1-14 (Easter 5: Series A)

Jesus sees His disciples facing future uncertainty and responds not with details about dates and times and procedures to follow, but with His promise and His presence.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/19/20

The Dad Who Didn't Have to Be a Dad: Joseph as the Mask of God

Joseph was not the father of Jesus, but then again, he was. Jesus was the true offspring of the heavenly Father, but even the Son of God needed a daddy.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
02/17/20

Overcoming Our Foolish Hearts

Faith is a gift from God. It’s not flashy or boast-worthy. It’s total dependency on the God who saves utter fools.
David Rufner
David Rufner
05/08/17

Beware The Lament

Beware the lament, dear readers, that is not soothed with the good-goods of Jesus.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/01/16

Taking My Children to Visit God at the Zoo

There’s something appealing about a caged deity.
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
12/02/15

Father Connection and Christmas

He loved me, to be sure, but in a very nondescript, emotionally detached way, which is the way my grandfather loved him.
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