I originally published this post in April of 2013. It is an abbreviated version of a sermon I had preached at the parish I served, The Lutheran Church of the Covenant, on the second Sunday of Easter. Since we read the same Gospel every year at this time, I wanted to bring this one back, sinceContinue reading “A NEW SEASON…AGAIN”
Category Archives: Religion
HONORING A MEMORY
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” [1 Thessalonians 4:13] I have tried to avoid making these blog posts a summary of my week’s activities or a reprise of homilies I’ve preached.Continue reading “HONORING A MEMORY”
CREATED, FORMED, REDEEMED, AND CALLED
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;Continue reading “CREATED, FORMED, REDEEMED, AND CALLED”