"Where do I sit?"This is the question that most students ask the first day of school, especially at lunch. This involves more than simply convenience or even friendship, but the question of "coolnes…
When Jesus heals a woman in today's Gospel reading (Luke 13:10-17), the first step is that he sees her. There is something powerful in life when we are seen by another person. In this case, "to be …
August 17, 2025 "I come not to bring peace, but division..." Harsh words from Jesus (Luke 12:49-53), especially because he talks about division in our families.Jesus knows the gap between the way th…
When was the last time someone really listened to you? For many this is a matter of weeks and months, not days. Listening is a lost art! Reflecting on the story of Jesus visiting the home of Mary an…
In the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), a stranger has compassion on an injured man and heals him. Not only is the extent of care surprising, but Jesus pushes the ancient world's butto…
What is on your packing list?Jesus sends out his disciples on a mission trip (Luke 10). He begins by warning them that he is sending them out as sheep among wolves. Then he gives them a very strang…
For Freedom, Christ has set you free! Paul to the Galatians (5:1) We love our freedom as Americans and later this week will celebrate our independence.Yet, freedom can go awry, as Paul warns; in fact…
Jesus heals a man possessed by demons (Luke 8:26-39). The healing begins with the naming of the demons. Naming demons has the power to begin the freedom from them. This is especially true when we…
Holy Trinity Sunday (June 15 2025) "Suffering produces endurance; endurance produces character; character produces hope" (Paul to the Romans, 5:3) In light of this passage, Pastor Rob asks two questi…
Pentecost 2025Jesus promises us peace (John 14:27) In a world of anxiety and conflict, we yearn for this peace from Jesus. What might this peace look like? Maybe its like a walk home with friends. …
Ascension (June 1) We are swimming in information today, but this hasn't made the truth easier to find.Today's sermon is intended for all people, but especially the 8th graders being confirmed. (T…
Easter VI (May 25, 2025)"Do you want to be made well?" Jesus asks the man who has been sick for 38 years! The obvious answer should be "yes", but it isn't. In our lives too, we often fall into cycle…
"A New Commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, love one another."How can Jesus command love, something seemingly impossible to command? And what might it mean to love ot…
Easter IV (May 11 2025)What is your “full name” — the thing that people say after your name that completes their description of you? For example, “That is Jane, she is a great teacher” or “That is S…
Easter III (May 4, 2025) The story seems like comfortable at first: The disciples go fishing, they eat breakfast with Jesus and then Peter tells Jesus he loves him. (John 21:1-17)But once you start …
Easter 2025Easter is a time of memories, including memories of our loved ones who have died.The first Easter, in fact, began with a trip the place of memories — the word for tomb in Greek is memory!A…
Good Friday 2025Where you there? It is a more haunting question than it sounds. (Based on the passion of John, found in chapters 18-19).In the end, yes, yes, you and I were there.
Palm Sunday (April 13, 2025)What does it mean to have power?The Roman Empire displayed a type of power we know: The ability to get what you want, when you want it. Their imperial parades were the e…
Lent V (April 6, 2025)Who are people with whom you can share your joy and happiness? In our world of work, school, activities and even family, this kind of friendship and community is surprisingly r…
Lent IV (March 30, 2025)We know well the look of the older brother in the painting. His whole body shouts: “It’s not fair!”He is not wrong. As the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-35) pla…
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