WORDS CAN DESTROY · MATTHEW 5:21-37
WORDS CAN DESTROY · MATTHEW 5:21-37 A couple of years ago there was a criminal case that made headlines. It made the news because of the unusual nature of the case. A young woman...
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Repairers and Builders Isaiah 58:6-12
Repairers and Builders Isaiah 58:6-12 In 2012 I had the opportunity to travel with a group of High School students to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering. This was the second time the...
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Fishing with the Right Tool Matthew 4:12-23
Fishing with the Right Tool Matthew 4:12-23 We learn from the book of Matthew this Sunday that four of the first disciples that Jesus calls to follow him are fishermen. Why are they the...
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IS THIS OUR MASCOT? John 1:29-42
The geoduck (pronounced “gooey-duck”) is among the world’s largest clams, weighing up to three pounds on average. It is so large it cannot fit into its own shell. It is an odd animal. Most...
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The Greatest Endorsement Matthew 3:13-17
The Greatest Endorsement Matthew 3:13-17 This year coming up is an election year and as candidates seek to stay in the race they will also be seeking out more endorsements. They will be looking...
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Listening to Our Dreams Matthew 1:18-26
Listening to Our Dreams Matthew 1:18-26 Have you ever had a dream that was so vivid it almost seemed like it was real? Have you ever had a dream with an image or even...
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What Do You Expect? Matthew 11:2-11
What Do You Expect? Matthew 11:2-11 Rob wasn’t the kind of guy you would have expected to see at seminary. I can imagine when some people think about seminary, they think about a properly...
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An Alternative Vision Isaiah 11:1-2, 5-10
An Alternative Vision Isaiah 11:1-2, 5-10 It’s a dog eat dog world. It’s survival of the fittest. Might makes right. These are phrases that describe how much of the word seems to operate. They...
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The Waiting of Advent
The Waiting of Advent What do you do when you’re waiting? Do you look around and do some people watching? Do you fiddle with your phone, texting a friend or looking up the latest...
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Why Christ the King?
Why Christ the King? As a church denomination that follows the liturgical calendar, Lutherans celebrate what is called “Christ the King” Sunday the week before Advent starts. While it sounds like a triumphant day,...
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