Reflections
Sermon Resurrecting Life for you John 11
Thomas felt the weight of Jesus decision to go to Bethany saying, “Let us also go that we may die with him.” As much as these words were said in fear and regret, they contain great truth around being a disciple of Jesus. We do go with Jesus and are joined with him in our […]
Posted on February 18, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Sophrosyne
This reflection is actually a year old. I wrote it during my study abroad time in London, but it’s still true–especially for those who are already struggling with their Lenten fast. Beyonce is the one who said it best. “Pretty hurts, shine the light on whatever’s worse. Perfection is the disease of a nation. […]
Posted on February 17, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Make God Your God
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018, on the first Commandment and John 10:1-4,11-15 The question isn’t whether you believe in God. We all have a god. The question is which god you believe in. Today, we say that this God is our god.
Posted on February 14, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
‘From Ashes to Fire’ February Devotional Booklet
The following devotional is a collaborative effort among five ELCA congregations in Co. Springs, including; Ascension Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran Church, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Christ the King Lutheran Church and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. We are grateful to be brothers and sisters in Christ and able to connect in efforts such as this […]
Posted on February 12, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Light for a Broken World
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for February 11, 2018 on John 9. Without knowing our blindness, we struggle to accept new sight. Without knowing our darkness, we struggle to see light. Without knowing our brokenness, we struggle to let ourselves be made whole. So, let’s stop pretending. Today, let’s kneel at the altar. It isn’t a posture […]
Posted on February 12, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Shhhh…
This coming Sunday, February 11th at both services, the children will be invited to help ‘Bury the Alleluias’. What, you might ask, does this mean? Good question! As a part of the Lenten season, we will fast from saying or singing “Alleluia” until Easter. Lent is a time to practice spiritual disciplines like prayer, fasting […]
Posted on February 7, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Too High a Price
Hear, O heavens, and listen, O earth; for the Lord has spoken: I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me. (Isaiah 1:2) An investigation. Shots fired. Four are wounded. Two lie dead. Families torn apart. A city mourns. All for … A stolen car. A stolen car! Lives lost, and […]
Posted on February 6, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Drinking In Gracious Love
Our Jewish Jesus broke all kinds of cultural and religious taboos in talking to the Samaritan woman at the well. He patiently taught and led her to know his loving grace. This was his life giving drink for her pained thirsty soul. His living water is for you as well. Follow the links and […]
Posted on February 4, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Born into Faith
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for January 28, 2018 on John 3:1-17 It’s hard accepting that God brings faith to us. Hard accepting the falling-in-love-nature of faith. Hard to think of it as a birth. Which is why I keep coming back to the bowl of water back there. Not to be born again, and again and […]
Posted on January 29, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Keeping Our Houses Clean
On January 21, we welcomed guest preacher Donnie Sturgill, associate pastor at St. Paul’s United Methodist, for our annual pulpit exchange. Pastor Donnie preached on John 2:13-25.
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