by Shelly | Sep 15, 2022 | Sermons
The privilage of stewarding God’s generous gifts for all As we are invited today to consider what it means to be managers (rather than owners) of all that we have, it is crucial to recognize that we are bought with a price. “Christ Jesus, himself human,...
by Shelly | Sep 9, 2022 | Sermons
Broadening the circle by seeking those on the edges The grumbling of the religious leaders in today’s gospel is actually our holy hope: This Jesus welcomes sinners and eats with them. That our God seeks and saves the lost is not only a holy hope, it is our only hope....
by Shelly | Aug 26, 2022 | Announcements, Sermons
Our prayer – Refresh & strengthen my heart in Christ Called to contemplate the cost of discipleship, we might be helped by translating Paul’s request to Philemon into our prayer of the day: Refresh my heart in Christ. Strengthened by the company and...
by Shelly | Aug 22, 2022 | Sermons
God’s round banquet table shares abundance equally Invited and inviting—that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism we have a place at Christ’s banquet table. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among...
by Shelly | Aug 18, 2022 | Sermons
Honoring the Sabbath with acts of love Remember the sabbath day. Call the sabbath a delight. This is the Lord’s day, and the Lord will do for us what the Lord does: feed us, forgive us, help and heal us. Rejoice at all the wonderful things God is doing. Alleluia!...
by Shelly | Aug 11, 2022 | Sermons
Upending power structures in the world by embracing God’s love for all The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion. Today in worship we are surrounded by a great “cloud of...