Hearty Seeded Bread

Year B Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 May the words of my mouth O God…  speak your truth… What I hope you heard in this morning’s reading from Joshua…  was that while Joshua said…  As for me and my household…  we will serve the Lord…  the people had to decide whether they would serve the...

We Are What We Eat

Year B Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalm 34:9-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 May the words of my mouth O God…  speak your truth… This morning’s Gospel…  presents us with one of Jesus’ most profound and mysterious teachings…  he says…  I am the living bread that came down from heaven…   whoever eats this bread will live forever…  this bread is my...

What Doesn’t Come Down from Heaven?

Year B 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 34:1-8 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 John 6:35, 41-51 May the words of my mouth O God…  speak your truth… One thing that I enjoy sharing…  every once in a while…   especially to non-Lutherans…  is that in the ELCA’s prayer book…  the first 150 hymns…  are the Psalms…  a collection of religious poems… . many...

Deeper and Deeper

Year B Exodus 16:2-4,9-15 Psalm 78:23-29 Ephesians 4:1-16 John 6:24-35 May the words of my mouth O God…  speak your truth… In the opening prayer of our Eucharist…  called the Sursum Corda…  we lift up our hearts to God…   we open our hearts to Mystery…  but generally speaking…  we prefer to know everything precisely…  to have everything nailed...

Embracing the Value of Change

Change is an inevitable part of life. It touches every aspect of our existence, from the personal and spiritual to the communal and global. As members of the church, understanding and embracing the value of change is crucial for our growth and for the fulfillment of God’s purpose. While change can sometimes be challenging...