January 23, 2022
Third Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Luke 4:14-21 Recently my family unearthed a trove of old slides that captured
January 16, 2022
Second Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 2:1-11 When I was in graduate school, I waited tables at a restaurant that had a banquet room that
January 9, 2022
Baptism of Jesus, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 I wonder if anyone saw the dove or heard the voice. In Luke’s telling of the baptismal
January 2, 2022
Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Maybe it’s just because this Sunday when we celebrate Epiphany falls
December 26, 2021
First Sunday of Christmas, 12/26/2021, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen The members of the Holy Family in most
December 25, 2021
Christmas Day, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4; John 1:1-14 Earlier in December I found myself in a conversation with an acquaintance of
December 19, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 1:39-55 I want to come back to the snakes. Last week, we heard John the Baptist call his listeners
December 12, 2021
3rd Sunday of Advent, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer, December 12, 2021
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. I had been a pastor for about 3
December 5, 2021
2nd Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 3:1-6 + Advent 2 + December 5, 2021 + Gloria Dei Lutheran Church + Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling This
November 28, 2021
First Sunday of Advent, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; Luke 21:25-36 A recent study from the Pew Research Center found that a growing number