March 19, 2023
Fourth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 9:1-41 Last Sunday, Avery one of our fourth-grade singers in Schola came up for communion so enthusiastically that she
March 1, 2023
Paula Hutchinson – March 1, 2023 Lenten Reflection
In the time before I became a member of Gloria Dei, I was a person of faith who had been
February 26, 2023
First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 4:1-11 The story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness has a game show quality to it. It’s so neatly
March 20, 2022
Third Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 13:1-9 When I was in my first call, a young man in his senior year of college decided he
March 13, 2022
Second Sunday in Lent, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Luke 13:31-35 At a Gloria Dei Communications Committee meeting on Thursday, we had a
March 2, 2022
Ash Wednesday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 I have a confession to make. A few weeks ago, I told many of you that I
March 21, 2021
Fifth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 12:20-33 Dearly Beloved, There’s a lot packed into these verses, worth an entire Bible study. These are Jesus’ last
February 28, 2021
Second Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Dearly Beloved, I’ve always felt bad for C-3PO, the human-like android in the Star Wars universe. R2D2, the other droid,
February 21, 2021
First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Kathryn Ostlie
A few weeks ago, I was meeting with a patient who was in the hospital with complications related to long-term
March 29, 2020
Fifth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen It’s been about 3 weeks since we’ve been