“Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” (St. Paul, writing in Philippians 2:3) As our nation faces another shocking set of murders,…
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Scripture Lessons 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 (David won’t build God’s house; God promises David’s house will endure) Luke 1:46b-55 (Magnificat) (ELW alternate: Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26) Romans 16:25-27 (Mysteries long hidden now…
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Scripture Lessons Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 (God has anointed me with his Spirit; clothed me with joy of his salvation) Psalm 126 (God restored fortunes of Jerusalem; those who go out…
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Scripture Lessons Isaiah 40:1-11 (Comfort my people; prepare way of the Lord; here is your God, who feeds his flock like a shepherd) Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (righteousness and peace kiss)…
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Scripture Lessons Isaiah 64:1-9 (tear open heavens and come; we are clay; do not be angry forever) Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 (stir up your might and come; do not be angry…
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“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard…
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“Do not fear, for am I in the place of God?” (Genesis 50:19) Joseph’s brothers had cruelly rejected him and sold him into slavery. Now, in the days following their…
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“The authorities are ministers of God.” (Romans 13:6b) Christians look at civil government differently than some others might. Just as we see God at work in parents, raising, protecting, and…
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“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”” (Romans 12:19) In October 2011,…
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