* a sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church on September 17, 2017 * Texts for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost: Genesis 50:15-21 + Psalm 103:1-13 + Romans 14:1-12 + Matthew 18:21-35 *************** Please pray with me this morning, church: Compassionate God, Have mercy on us. When the aches and stresses Of everyday life get to be … Continue reading Forgiving Ourselves
* a sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church on July 9, 2017 * Since sermons are primarily intended to be heard, you can listen along here. Texts for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost: Romans 7:15-25a + Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 *************** Please pray with me: Holy Comforter, Our lives are full of expectation, Maybe none more than … Continue reading Falling Gracefully
Some thoughts on the Grace of God. I was asked to offer a reflection on God's grace for an interment of one the true gems of our congregation, Kim. Below is my attempt to offer something meaningful. ------------------ Think of a gift you’ve received. But not just any gift. Think of something that you were given … Continue reading Goodness Gracious
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