Gospel

Foretaste of the Sermon to Come

The Texts for Sunday are Jeremiah 31:7-9, Hebrews 7:23-28, Mark 10:46-52 After his transfiguration, Jesus...

Foretaste of the Sermon to Come

Sunday's scriptures are Isaiah 53:4-12, Romans 6:1-4 and Mark 10:35-45 Our gospel starts out with...

Foretaste of the Sermon to Come

A little nibble of this Sunday's lectionary readings Sunday’s readings are Genesis 2:18-24, Hebrews 1:1-4,...

Behind or In Front of the Cross?

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I am pleased that a number of folks have engaged...

Virtual Holy Communion Amid COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has created an intriguing question and debate regarding whether churches can do...

The Power of an Invitation

"How did you come to visit Silverdale Lutheran?" I asked a new, now very faithful...

The Necessity of Words

“Preach the Gospel and if necessary, use words.” This phrase, attributed to St. Francis, comes...

Hurricanes as God’s Judgment? Stop it!!!

Truthfully, I can’t believe that I’m compelled to write about this subject!  It boggles my...

Are We There Yet? Be or Becoming?

“Are we there yet?”  Every parent has heard this question from the back seat.   Are...
Holy Week illustration with symbolic figures.

Investing in Holy Week and Holy Things

Why Holy Week? Isn't this week and Sunday just like any other?  Why attend extra...