Then the father said to him, “Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.” As we gather this weekend to hear the familiar Parable of the Prodigal Son (or Loving Father), each of us might hear this parable differently.  Depending upon our present life circumstances, we may see ourselves as the loving father, the prodigal son, […]

Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your […]

“Fear not for tomorrow and what lies ahead, though future events be unknown; but welcome the morning with courage instead, for you will not face it alone.”~ Natalie Sleeth   As we sing this text in worship this Sunday, we are reminded of a loving God who shelters us in the storm and accompanies us […]

“Jesus,  full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness.”~Luke 4:1  We reflect on the wilderness journeys of our lives and the God who meets us there with providence and grace.   Below is the link to watch the livestream of Sunday worship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MzlHeAdjCA

“Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white” – Luke 9:28-29 As we gather this weekend, we are reminded of Christ’s power, love, and […]

“But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful..”  Luke 6:35-36 We gather to examine the context in which Jesus said these […]

“Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.  Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.  Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.”  Luke 6:20-21 We gather this weekend to reflect on what it […]

“Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!  Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.  Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!  God in three persons, blessed Trinity!”  – Reginald Heber, ELW #413 We gather this weekend to sing powerful hymns and to continue to encounter God’s glory as well as our calling to serve […]

“Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,   according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” – Luke 2:29-32 40 days after Christmas, Mary and the Christ […]

“For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body – Jews or Greeks, slaves or free – and we were all made t drink of one Spirit.”  – 1 Corinthians 12:13 We gather this weekend giving thanks for the unity we share in Christ with all of the joys and all of […]