Dawning hope in a dark world

Dawning hope in a dark world

Today’s Sermon focus Hope is good news to those who need it most, those lost in the dark. Where is that in your life and in the world? What makes you cry out kyrie eleison – God have mercy?    Today is the first Sunday of Advent, which is the Sunday of...
God Shaped Power

God Shaped Power

Today’s Sermon focus Not all power is created equal! What is God’s power like? Not what we expect.  Christ the King Sunday is all about the Kingdom of God and the nature of power, which begs the question, “What does it mean to live today, in this time, in...
Feet on the Earth

Feet on the Earth

Today’s Sermon focus We don’t need to get on every rollercoaster the world provides. We can keep our feet grounded on the earth for the sake of us all.  I discovered a long time ago that I cannot do rollercoasters. My body does not translate physical...
Stand Firm and Hang Loose

Stand Firm and Hang Loose

Today’s Sermon focus We are called to stand firm in faith and follow the way of Christ. The rest just might be details. Elmer’s family and friends, including in particular Becky and Gail Britt and Becky’s sisters, celebrated Elmer’s life in Seattle where his...
Paradox Power

Paradox Power

Today’s Sermon focus What’s the gift of the Lutheran Church in this time of upheaval and change? Paradox!  Today is Reformation Sunday which is basically the Lutheran church’s birthday. We’re not all “cradle Lutherans” here, so here’s a somewhat quick...
Letting Go Our Pretenses

Letting Go Our Pretenses

Today’s Sermon focus God’s healing action does not leave our pretenses in place. We get to let them go to enter the Kingdom of God There’s an open secret among food service workers, particularly those who work in places that serve breakfast and lunch....