Normal versus common
History is a great teacher. Not just of events. You miss such a great deal if all you learn from history are events that took place, dates, names, battles, advancements, etc. When we look at history, the deeper story is about humanity, its characteristics, what has been common in...
Read MoreFaith in what/who?
What or who do we really have faith in? There’s a difference in talking about this and actually living it out. It’s easy for us to say that we have faith in God. But do we really? Do our actions show that we actually have faith in God, or...
Read MoreGod’s headlines
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-z86is-14900cf This week’s sermon is based on Isaiah 51:1-6. You can learn more about and support Christ Lutheran Church and the health ministries of the church by going to christharrisburg.org. ...
Read MoreHow evil operates
What a weird topic I find myself thinking about. Evil. Evil can be a variety of things – individual or systemic. It can cause destruction and death. It can also be a source of chaos. Evil can be manipulative, oppressive, greedy, exploitive, and more. And for some people, it’s...
Read MoreYou are not in control
Grace can be defined as getting something you don’t deserve or didn’t earn. It’s a gift. Grace is also one of the most difficult things for people to accept and actually embrace. Even Christians, who have grace as a major part of the belief system, have a ton of...
Read MoreWho belongs at the table?
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s6usv-148749e This week’s sermon is based on Matthew 15:10-28. You can learn more about and support Christ Lutheran Church and the health ministries of the church by going to christharrisburg.org. ...
Read MoreDo what I say, but not how I benefited
I saw a story about a guy in Nevada who won a court case about his license plate. His plate essentially gave the message for people from California to go back there. I’ve seen yard signs that essentially give the message that if you come to this location, don’t...
Read MoreThe Storms of Life
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-c6zae-147e919 This week’s sermon is based on Matthew 14:22-33. You can learn more about and support Christ Lutheran Church and the health ministries of the church by going to christharrisburg.org. ...
Read MoreFaith is more than just me and Jesus
There’s a Twilight Zone episode called, “A Nice Place to Visit.” This episode first aired on April 15, 1960. The quick synopsis of the show is that the main character, Henry Francis “Rocky” Valentine gets shot while robbing a pawn shop. When he wakes up, he is greeted by a respectable man named...
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