by Shelly | Apr 21, 2023 | Easter Events, Sermons
Seeing Jesus among us Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their...
by Shelly | Apr 14, 2023 | Easter Events, Sermons
Faith overcomes doubt In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Throughout the...
by Shelly | Apr 6, 2023 | Easter Events, Sermons
Stone-moving power of God This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred...
by Shelly | Mar 31, 2023 | Easter Events, Sermons
We follow a parodoxical Christ – glorified king and lowly servant Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but...
by Shelly | Mar 24, 2023 | Sermons
God’s promise of power over death for new life In today’s gospel Jesus reveals his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. The prophet Ezekiel prophesies God breathing new life into dry bones. To those in exile or living in the shadows of death, these...
by Shelly | Mar 17, 2023 | Sermons
Seeing God’s truth for the first time Baptism is sometimes called enlightenment. The gospel for this Sunday is the story of the man born blind healed by Christ. “I was blind, now I see,” declares the man. In baptism God opens our eyes to see the truth of who we...
