ADVENT III December 12, 2021 “A Prophet for the Times” In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one cryingRead More →
ADVENT II December 5, 2021 “Out of Darkness, Into the Light” Heading into December, and the days grow shorter and darker, we find ourselves a little disoriented by the very limited amount of daylight we experience. After all, most of us define a day as pretty close to twelveRead More →
ADVENT I November 28, 2021 “Stirring Up Advent” “Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father and the HolyRead More →
PENTECOST XXVI Christ the King Sunday November 21, 2021 “A King for All People” Lead on, O King eternal, till sin’s fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace; for not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums, but deeds ofRead More →
PENTECOST XXV November 14, 2021 “Adopted as God’s Children, Grace Freely Bestowed” As hardy Midwesterners, we accept that the month of November isn’t likely to include very many sunny, blue-sky fall days. We reveled in a few mild days early in the month, and many of us hustledRead More →
PENTECOST XXIV ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY November 7, 2021 “Saints and Sinners — and God’s Children” I wonder what the appropriate response would be, if, on Sunday morning at church, someone walked up and greeted you, saying, “Happy All Saints’ Day!” Would you look around and behind you to seeRead More →
PENTECOST XXIII REFORMATION DAY October 31, 2021 From “I Am Not Ashamed” to “Here I Stand!” For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith . . . The Apostle Paul’s letter to the RomansRead More →
PENTECOST XXII October 24, 2021 “Hanging On” The chill of late October has come blowing in, and we’re no longer dreaming along through sunny, mild autumn days. Gray skies, blustery wind and swirling leaves leave no doubt that the seasonal change is taking place. And many of usRead More →
PENTECOST XXI October 17, 2021 “Beyond Learning to Understanding” Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. (Psalm 119:33-34) Read More →
PENTECOST XX October 10, 2021 “Children of the Kingdom” People were bringing little children to him (Jesus) in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; doRead More →