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Transfiguration
What does the Transfiguration mean? Why should we care? Lutheran Christians celebrate the last Sunday of the season of Epiphany as “the...
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Disciple or Volunteer?
Why does the church sometimes ask for “volunteers” to usher, lector, help in the food pantry or other ministries? A volunteer is someone...
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Longing for Jesus
All I want for Christmas is peace. Part of what I'm asking for is obvious, the end of violence in places like Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza,...
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Jesus is Lord!
Jesus is our Lord! The election of a new president, Arizona senator, and congressional representatives is coming Nov 5 and soon after...
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Voting Faithfully: A Civic Duty for All
As we prepare to vote, let us do so as peacemakers, guided by love, compassion, and truth.
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Always Reforming!
How is the Holy Spirit calling St. John’s to change? In October each year, we celebrate the 16th century Lutheran Reformation. One of...
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A Bird? A Plane? A FROG!
During our recent Sunday School kickoff, two of our young members approached me with joyful excitement, eager to share that our Sunday...
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Another Summer in the City
"The poorest among us, those who Jesus calls us to clothe, feed, and shelter are those who are being forgotten...Christ have mercy."
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Keep Awake
I was reminded this past Tuesday why [my morning commute] is such a holy time for me as I kept awake, alert, and enthusiastic.
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The Cost of Discipleship in US Dollars
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. 2 Corinthians,...
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