September 1: 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17; Labor Day weekend Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 (Keep God’s command fully and diligently) Psalm 119:129-136 (Your decrees are wonderful; therefore my soul…
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Most people would call me a “conservative” Lutheran, although I would prefer to be called orthodox or traditional. Nevertheless, I will accept the label. Therefore, as a conservative Lutheran, it…
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“What’s all this ‘Father’ stuff about in the Lord’s Prayer? Why should we call God ‘Father,’ anyway?” she intoned petulantly, fixing me with a stare that clearly thought no reasonable…
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Be sure to check out the two new videos on our You Tube channel. A link to our You Tube channel can be found here. Both of these videos are…
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There is an old adage that says, “You show your values through what and whom you feature.” That certainly is true of the ELCA. Again this past June, in observance…
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How DEIA, Anti-Racism and CRT Are Becoming the New Gospel in the ELCA Any meaningful discussion of these modern-day heresies absolutely must begin and end with scripture. DEIA (Diversity, Equity,…
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“… if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the…
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As a pastor, I sometimes have the opportunity to take on unexpected ministries outside of the church. Such was the case when I was invited to become the Executive Director…
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Ever been ghosted? Ever have someone with whom you were connected not call you back? Ever have someone stand you up? Most of us have been ghosted some time. Cutting…
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August 25: 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16 Isaiah 29:11-19 (Wisdom of wise shall perish; poor shall obtain joy, exult in the Lord) RCL/ELW: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (Chose…
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