January 15, 2023
Second Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 1:29-42 In 2011, Minnesota astronomer Parke Kunkle innocently stated in an interview that the Earth’s wobbly orbit means it’s
January 8, 2023
Baptism of Jesus, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 3:13-17 The sequel to Avatar came out in December, called “The Way of Water.” I have a feeling if
January 1, 2023
Name of Jesus, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:15-21 There are a handful of numbers that occur repeatedly
December 26, 2022
Christmas Day, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Texts: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4, John 1:1–14 Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. I
December 24, 2022
Christmas Eve, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 2:1-20 A few weeks ago, the Gloria Dei staff went caroling to some of our homebound members, and then
December 18, 2022
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 2:18-25 One of our guilty pleasures in these darker December days has been watching the Netflix series with Meghan
December 11, 2022
Third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Michael Gerson was a gifted writer, a presidential speechwriter
December 4, 2022
Second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 3:1-12 The charge, “You brood of vipers,” is really what the United States and Iran threw back at each
November 27, 2022
First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Texts: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122, Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you.
November 20, 2022
Last Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 23:33-43 For the last ten years, Alan MacMasters has been listed on Wikipedia as the inventor of the electric