There are stories of humanity. Of course there are individual stories, which are often very interesting. I think most of that comes from the fact that individual humans never fit a mold. They are complex, messy, unpredictable, and more. There are stories of tragedy and overcoming great odds and...

There’s an interesting phenomenon that I’ve encountered over the years. I don’t know if it’s really a phenomenon or not, but it certainly is an interesting observation that conveys a truth. I really grasped it when I saw it play out with people who are unhoused, as well as...

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-inrhv-14bd929 Who are you?  That’s the question we dive into in this week’s sermon as we look at Exodus 1:8-14; 3:1-15.  And more importantly, who is God?  There is good news because of who God is, no matter how difficult life is.  Learn more by going to www.christharrisburg.org.  ...

Nothing like a deep topic to get us through the end of the week. What is the purpose of life? There’s a bunch of different thoughts on the matter. And often the answer depends on one’s foundational beliefs to guide their answer. It seems as though purpose doesn’t give...

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-y7gqx-14b6021 This week’s sermon is based on Genesis 32:3-32, which is the story about Jacob coming back to his homeland and in preparation of meeting Esau again.  It is also where Jacob wrestles God.  You can learn more about and support Christ Lutheran Church and the health ministries of...

In January of this year there was a mass shooting. I honestly don’t remember which one it was. And since then we’ve had literally hundreds of other shootings. This one impacted me emotionally and spiritually. I didn’t know anyone involved. And I wasn’t near the shooting either. But for...

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5vkt6-14aaed3 This week’s sermon is based on Genesis 18:1-15 and 21:1-7.  You can learn more about and support Christ Lutheran Church and the health ministries of the church by going to christharrisburg.org.  ...

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ssata-14a2001 This week’s sermon is based on Genesis 2:4b-25.  You can learn more about and support Christ Lutheran Church and the health ministries of the church by going to christharrisburg.org.  ...

As is common, certain articles go viral – especially related to the church. The question is why? Right now, there is an article circulating through social media written by a pastor who not only left his call, but also the pastorate. You can read the article here. Many pastors...

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4c9hm-1497b53 This week’s sermon is based on Matthew 16:21-28.  You can learn more about and support Christ Lutheran Church and the health ministries of the church by going to christharrisburg.org.  ...