Expanding the kingdom of God to each of us God shows no partiality James tells us to stop showing favoritism in the assembly, treating the rich visitor with more honor than the poor one. Jesus himself seems to show partiality in his first response to the...
Create in me a clean heart, O God Following the loving essence of God’s law Jesus protests against human customs being given the weight of divine law, while the essence of God’s law is ignored. True uncleanness comes not from external things, but from the...
A POTLUCK EVENING AT LUTHER HOUSELook for a September date On August 27, from 6-8pm, we will be hosting another potluck and fellowship event at Luther House. You are welcome to invite family and friends, both from Grace and the greater Corvallis community. There will...
Prepare – Put on the armour of God and take in Words of Life Strong and always faithful In today’s gospel many people take offense at Jesus’ invitation to eat his flesh and drink his blood; even many of Jesus’ disciples peel off. This is the backdrop in John’s...
Mary, Mother of Our Lord Strong and always faithful Mary’s role is not limited to giving birth to Jesus and mothering him in his childhood. In John’s gospel, she is among the women standing near the cross; in Acts, she is among the disciples awaiting the gift of the...
