Lectionary blog for Feb. 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 The Gospel story of the fishermen enjoying one last great haul…
Lectionary blog for Feb. 3, 2019 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30 The highlights of my life of faith have been times when…
It began in 1619, 400 years ago, with a group of Danish explorers who got trapped in the Canadian arctic. Lutherans have been coming to North America ever since then,…
Lectionary blog for Jan. 27, 2019 Third Sunday after Epiphany Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 It was a time of deep political upheaval, when…
Jacqueline Bussie almost didn’t have the opportunity to publish her newest book, Love Without Limits: Jesus’ Radical Vision For Love With No Exceptions. When her publisher saw that this love…
Lectionary blog for Jan 20, 2019 Second Sunday After Epiphany Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 Frequently, I don’t know if I should speak or not. I…
Lectionary blog for Jan 13. The Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 43:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 As we get back to normal life after the holidays, it’s…
Lectionary blog for Jan. 6, 2018 Epiphany of our Lord Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 The first Sunday of the calendar year we celebrate by remembering…
Charged with promoting the well-being of God’s people, churches have traditionally tended to focus on spiritual health. But a growing movement among churches emphasizes physical health as well. In the…
Editor’s note: This story continues “A rich and varied history” (January 2019). Lutherans have been known to go to great lengths to find a pastor for their congregations, but few of…
Lectionary blog for Dec. 30, 2018 The first Sunday after Christmas 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52 Some years ago, I returned to a former parish…
Lectionary blog for Dec. 23 The Fourth Sunday of Advent Micah 5:2-5a; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-55 The world’s celebration of Advent and Christmas is surrounded by song. Almost…
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