But the challenging reality of being death and resurrection people is that even as we anticipate resurrection, we face death. Lent 5A. John 11:1-45, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11 Grace, mercy and peace to you in the name of the one who calls us forth and gives us life. Amen. Here we… Continue reading
Before he has PERFORMED in any way, God declares Jesus beloved. This declaration is what strengthens and equips Jesus for the struggles and realities of his life and ministry. He can love others, because he knows himself to be loved. He can offer healing to others, because he knows himself to be whole. He… Continue reading
This is who and what you are. You are the light. Being a light is not action you take to deserve or prove your rightness before God. Becoming a light is action God takes. You are the light of the world. Some days you may feel like it, most days you probably don’t. But it’s still… Continue reading
I was not radical. I was not passionate. I was not convicted. I wanted so badly to be inspired by women whose stories would then form and inform mine. I just want to say, Anne, that yours has been one of those stories. from “Diaconal Ministry: Anne Keffer,” an interview… Continue reading
I believe to the core of my soul that God loves and calls children and youth and that the Holy Spirit dwells in them. Let’s be honest—I’m not a great youth minister. I don’t remember the fun games. I don’t have a bunch of treats and prizes in my back pocket. I forget… Continue reading
I went Christmas carolling recently. Instead of only singing verses 1 and 2 of carols, the leader passed out song books and we sang all the verses of each carol. The combination of memories, connections, references, and experiences that wove together in my heart and mind as we walked the… Continue reading
Sermon–Christ the King, Year C Luke 23:33-43Zion Lutheran Church, Beausejour, Manitoba Today’s gospel is all about challenging expectations and holding on to a bigger picture. In that sense, it’s a particularly appropriate reading for the end of the year. As we flip our calendars from October to November, and pretty soon to… Continue reading
In November 2018 I was invited to lead the Bible study at the Florida-Bahamas Synodical Women’s Fall Gathering at Lake Yale Conference Center in Leesburg, FL. The text for the weekend was 1 John 4:7-21. The theme was “It’s all about love.”
This reflection was prepared for Trinity Lutheran Church in Pembroke Pines, FL, in October, 2020. A creative rendering of what the biblical character Sarah might have written in her journal, or as an email to a friend. Sarah reflects on how to support a vision she couldn’t see, and the… Continue reading
Sermon—Oct. 30, 2022 (Epiphany Lutheran Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba)John 8:31-36; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Romans 3:19-28 Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus. Amen. When was the last time you got to answer the question “how did you get here?” If you’ve moved to a new city, house or country, you… Continue reading