Recent Comments
Lynne Immell on Lord in your mercy, hear our… heartofapastor on Blessed is he heartofapastor on Can you drink this cup? David on Inheriting the kingdom heartofapastor on Inheriting the kingdom -
Unless otherwise specified, all biblical references and quotations are from the English Standard Version, National Council of Churches.
Monthly Archives: August 2014
The Healing Power of Christ
Mark 5: 21-43 Just as it was when Jesus reached the shore of the Gentiles, it is the same when he returns to the shore of Jewish territory; someone in need of a miracle immediately falls at his feet. In … Continue reading
Facing Demons
Mark 5: 1-20 It seems the disciples just can’t catch a break when it comes to traveling with Jesus. Following a chaotic night sailing through a violent storm, they finally reach their destination only to be confronted by a man … Continue reading
Jesus Calms the Storm
Mark 4: 35-41 In ancient times there was a common fear of the sea. Those who made their living on the waters were especially fearful of the stormy seas at night. Dark water represented the unknown. Dark stormy waters meant … Continue reading
Kingdom Farming
Mark 4_26-34 The fourth chapter of Mark’s gospel could be described as The Lord’s Guide to Kingdom Farming. Jesus’ teaches with parables involving fertile soil, sunshine, the sower and of course seeds. In the first of the farmer parables, the … Continue reading
Let Your Light Shine
Mark 4: 21-25 At the onset of my seminary instruction, I wasn’t accustomed to leading musical portions of liturgy during worship. I’ve never been a musician and to this day I do not read music or play any sort of … Continue reading
My Lutheran Roots 