“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation” (Colossians 1:15). Faith is the conviction of things not seen. We are told plainly here who Jesus…
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“For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:13-14).…
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“Strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in…
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July 18: 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11 Jeremiah 23:1-5 (God will replace Israel’s false shepherds; righteous branch of David) Psalm 23 (The Lord is my shepherd) Ephesians 2:11-22…
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“So that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of…
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“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge…
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July 11: 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10 Amos 7:7-15 (Amos speaks of God’s judgment, and is told by king to take a hike) Psalm 85:1-13 (Restore us,…
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Last weekend I attended the online synod assembly for the ELCA synod in which I was rostered before I retired. My two strongest impressions from the gathering are as follows.…
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“Just as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf, and he also informed us of your love in…
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THANKING GOD FOR SEEING US THROUGH I experience great joy as pastors tell me of their congregations’ being able to resume in person worship services. Many are again having delightful…
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