Jesus in his famous parable on the Prodigal Son taught about two different brothers. One who had a selfish faith and one who had a weak faith. The problem with both the brothers is that neither of them knew of the goodness of their father. But what if the problem was more than that, what...
Most of us likely have an extensive list of things we should do. My own list includes many items–I should iron the 32 dress shirts hanging in the closest downstairs; I should eat more salads and green beans instead of visiting Cookie Company every week; I should fix the malfunctioning air turbine on my roof;...
Life consists of contrasts and differences. One day is great and all things are smooth sailing, and the next the wheels fall off and troubles pour in. As you head out on your family vacation, one wants the radio tuned to KRRO, another to KNWC, and another to KXRB. When planning supper, one says steak...
This week’s teaching will take us to the text of Matthew 7:24-29, most commonly referred to as the Parable of the Builders. It is likely that you do not always consider this, but it is a reality that daily you are involved in the task of building. Whether you are building a career, an education,...
If you were to take an assessment of your life right now, what do you need more of? What do you wish you had more of? Wouldn’t a bit more money in the bank account be nice…Or maybe more time in a day…Here’s the really hard truth, was your first thought “more time with God”?...
This week’s special service, Church on the Lawn, will take place alongside our sister church, Living Word Free Lutheran at their facility located at 7901 S Meredith Ave on June 18th. Plan on attending – we will have a worship service beginning at 10am, followed by a picnic with games and inflatables! Take note –...
This parable brought back many memories of my high school days and farming with my dad and grandpa. We farmed near Galchutt, ND and were blessed with an abundance of rich, black Red River valley soil, but some of the cropland also contained a mixture of clay. Regardless of the crop (beans or wheat), the...
As we gather together over the summer months we will be looking to the parables of Jesus in a series titled “Proclaiming the Parables.” Constituting at least one third of Jesus’ instructional activity, the parables were a primary method He used to teach the disciples and all who would listen, including us today, about Kingdom...
One truth in life that no one escapes suffering, it is part of the human condition. Suffering has and always will be a part of life and since the beginning, human beings have used religion and philosophy to explain the origins of suffering and how to live with it. This week we will be looking...
It’s graduation season, a time we celebrate our young adults as they transition into the next, and major phase of their lives. As adults they will be tasked with making many choices regarding their future. But there is no decision more significant than the one that carries the weight of your eternal destination. Pastor Dave...
