Gifts
First Sunday in Lent: Epistle, James 1:12-18 James 1:12-18 James is one of those epistles that we don’t see referenced as regularly as say, Romans or Ephesians. Now it’s always there in our Bibles and we all...
Father to Father
First Sunday in Lent: Old Testament, Genesis 22:1-18 Genesis 22:1-18 Introductions have long passed. Promises have been made. And the early steps of faith are maturing into “man” steps, distinguishing them...
Clean Clothes
The Transfiguration of our Lord: Gospel, Mark 9:2-9 Mark 9:2-9 It is the Sunday of the Transfiguration. It’s one of those places in our Lord’s earthly life that are so high above our capacity to explain that perhaps simply...
Served at His Table
The Transfiguration of our Lord: Epistle, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 We hear these words as Lutheran Christians every week. Because we hear them and realize by God’s grace that we are being invited to a meal. And so much more. There is no space here...
Talking to a Friend
The Transfiguration of our Lord: Old Testament, Exodus 34:29-35 Exodus 34:29-35 “Whatcha doing?” “Oh, just talking to a friend.” Most of us have had someone come to us as we perhaps were speaking on the phone and their inquiry is...
Healings Galore
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: Gospel, Mark 1:29-39 Mark 1:29-39 Dear Reader, As alluded to in last week’s gospel meditation, Jesus is seen once again being busy at putting bodies and souls back...
Pleasant Service
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: Epistle, 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 The apostle Paul wants to be a servant. He relishes the idea. And he does because of the One who holds his “bonds.” Christians have a King who is what someone...
Trust
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: Old Testament, Isaiah 40:21-31 Isaiah 40:21-31 Trust requires something or someone worth trusting. Have you not found that to be true in living your life? And perhaps you, like me, find little to trust in the...
Moved by the Author
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: Gospel, Mark 1:21-28 Mark 1:21-28 Mark’s gospel is loved by many because it is short, yes, and easier to read through in one sitting. But it is loved as well because it is an account filled...
For The Other
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: Epistle, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 This week we get to savor an entire chapter from Paul’s hand. And it deals with an issue that we in the 21st century west don’t deal with. The issue arises...
