“Let the little children come to me,” Jesus said. Even if they seem to be a disturbance during church? Well, yes, of course! And for some tips on ways to do that, click here.
Lectionary for May 3, 2026 Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 In the New Testament, Jesus’ followers kill exactly zero people. Christians…
Messiah Lutheran Church, Fairview Park, Ohio President and CEO, Community West Foundation My wife, Laura, and I are active at Messiah Lutheran and have many friends there. We lean toward…
When I taught confirmation, I would share some of Paul’s letters with my students. I’d tell them that, before phones and computers, letters were important ways to communicate. Paul’s messages…
Though I’ve often lived alone, I’m drawn to community and connection. I’ve been blessed to take part in many Christian communities, some for an intense, two-week period of formation and…
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