Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do...
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God… the time is fulfilled, and the reign of God has come near; repent and believe in the good news. – Mark 1:1,15 This week we began a new chapter in our country with new leadership and new directions. Many cheered. Others...
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. – I John 4:18 Mob violence is nothing new. Last week’s insurrection can be added to...
Did you know that your hymnal isn't just for singing hymns? There are many liturgies for worship, weddings, baptisms, funerals, and for different times of day. Also there are a great many prayers. ELW as a Prayer Resource Some prayers are written for a specific day of the church year, others...
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will...
Words have power. False words have power to kill. Our United States Constitution protects the right to free speech, but it does not protect the right to use words in ways that destroy or kill. On June 14, 1920, Irene Tusken and her boyfriend, Jimmie Sullivan, lied about a sexual assault on...