Dearly Beloved, The Bible is often perceived as fairly staid and even uninteresting. Admittedly, there are parts (such as the genealogies) that can make many an eye glaze over. There are also parts that are decidedly inspirational and others that provide balm for our souls. And still, others that make...

Dear beloved, This week we hear the account of the giving of the Ten Commandments. As we reflect on them, we can turn to Martin Luther’s Small Catechism and find a fuller meaning and significance. They are more than rules but the way to the life that God intends for...

Dearly Beloved, With at least some degree of a “return to normal”, the level of activities have greatly increased and our calendars are starting to fill up. Here are a few more things that I don’t want you to miss out on. Peace in Christ, Pastor Jen First Friday Oktoberfest:...

Dearly Beloved, At sundown on Sunday, our Jewish siblings mark Rosh Hashanah, one of their high holy days. It is both a celebration of a new year as well as the opportunity to look back on the past year and to repent of one’s sins which leads the way towards...

Dearly Beloved, We move this week from the flooding of the world to the call of Abram, from judgment to grace. In God remembering God’s promises, the primary focus shifts our actions (or inactions) to God’s actions. God is always the starting point (as we read later in the 10...