Worship November 23 – Contrasts in power

Worship November 23 – Contrasts in power

A kingly paradox Jeremiah’s promise of the execution of “justice and righteousness in the land” finds ironic fulfillment in the execution of Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. It appears utterly contradictory that a king should be crucified with a criminal. This...
Worship November 16 – Assurance in Uncertainty

Worship November 16 – Assurance in Uncertainty

Endings and Beginnings The end is near. There is no doubt about it. The warnings are dire. The tone of today’s texts is ominous. But the baptized know how to live in the meantime. The baptized are strengthened for the living of these days in word and sacrament. The...
Worship November 9 – Encouragement during trials

Worship November 9 – Encouragement during trials

Keeping faith through uncertainity The end is near. There is no doubt about it. The warnings are dire. The tone of today’s texts is ominous. But the baptized know how to live in the meantime. The baptized are strengthened for the living of these days in word and...