Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56 Link to Audio Version Video Sermon Today’s readings from Hebrews and Luke can be a little shocking. We hear of people of the past who achieved great things, in faith. The Reading from Hebrews tells of those, who in their faith, received torture, mocking, flogging, imprisonment and on and on. Luke … [Read more…]
Some of you may know, I am on internship now. Although I do not believe that the load is anyway too much, in fact it is light right now, but I manage to become still, that person distracted by shiny objects and such find ways to be busy. When this happens, I fail at … [Read more…]
Romans 4:1-5, 13-16 1 What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” … [Read more…]
This post is a response to a Facebook post I received. I find the issue so compelling that I believe it is best answered here on my blog. This is an age old question. If there is a God, why do bad things happen? Where is God and why do I not see God in … [Read more…]
As part of one of my seminary classes, we went on a “Rural Plunge”. Instead of telling you all about it, I invite you all to view the movie I put together about our weekend experience. Please click on the link below for the movie. Wartburg Seminary Rural Plunge 2012
I had the opportunity and pleasure during my CPE experience to meet numerous people, both in good and troubling situations. I had one person that will always stand out for me. I first got to know him in the Emergency Department. I will call this person “David”. I was asked to take David to the washroom. David was very … [Read more…]
James 2:14 (The Voice) Brothers and sisters, it doesn’t make any sense to say you have faith and act in a way that denies that faith. Mere talk never gets you very far, and a commitment to Jesus only in words will not save you. As I began to write this particular post, my daily … [Read more…]
This same miracle story is also seen in Matthew 8:23-27 and Luke 8:22-25. When comparing the stories, I find that in the NRSV, the author of Matthew starts out the story with a command of getting into the boat and Jesus leading the way. In Mark and Luke, there is no commandment by Jesus to … [Read more…]