March 6, 2019
Ash Wednesday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Isaiah 58:1-12 The Lutheran church is about to publish new collection of pastoral resources for those in prison. One of
March 3, 2019
Transfiguration Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Have you ever had one of those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself in a public mirror, or
February 24, 2019
7th Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen 67 years ago this past Tuesday, President Franklin
February 17, 2019
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26 On Monday and Tuesday this past week I made a quick
February 10, 2019
5th Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 5:1-11 On Wednesday this week, I grumbled as I drove to Minnetonka on snowy streets, the GPS taking me
February 3, 2019
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Javen Swanson
Read today’s scripture lessons: Jeremiah 1:1-10; Luke 4:14-30 A few years ago, a friend of mine told me about a dream she’d
January 27, 2019
Third Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 4:14-21 + Epiphany 3 + January 27, 2010 + Gloria Dei Lutheran Church [This background paragraph to be given
January 20, 2019
Second Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Javen Swanson
Read todays’ scripture lessons: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 When I was in high school I went on a two-day
January 13, 2019
Baptism of Jesus, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. In William Kent Krueger’s novel, Ordinary Grace[i], Warren
January 6, 2019
Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 2:1-12 I started my year with the return of Mary Poppins. Not a bad way to begin with its