January 11, 2026 – Baptism of Jesus
Scriptures for January 11, 2026 Baptism of Jesus Isaiah 42: 1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3: 13 -17 Welcome to 2026. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Connie and I enjoyed our time with our children, their spouses and our grandchildren. Ten of the 12 days of Christmas […]
December 21 What are you dreaming of this Christmas?
Scriptures for December 21, 2025 •Isaiah 7: 10-16 •Psalm 80: 1-7, 17 – 19 •Romans 1: 1-7 •Matthew 1: 18-25 Joseph’s Dream Advent a time for Adventures What are you dreaming of this Christmas? As a child, I dreamt of gifts I might receive. I remember one Christmas receiving a toy styled after a robot […]
December 9 – Second Thoughts
Scriptures for December 23, 2025 • Isaiah 35: 1-10 • Psalm 146: 5 – 10 • James 5: 7-10 • Matthew 11: 2 – 11 SECOND THOUGHTS Have you ever had second thoughts? Second thoughts about how you deal with relationships, the commitments you made or words you said. Did you say too much or […]
December 3 – John the Baptist Makes a Visit
John the Baptist makes a visit Scriptures for December 7, 2025 • Isaiah 11:1-10 • Psalm 72: 1-7, 18-19 • Romans 15: 4-13 • Matthew 3: 1-12 I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. Our celebration was a bit different than we planned but there was much to be thankful for. Connie finally had the […]
November 23rd – TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER
Scriptures for November 23, 2025 • Jeremiah 23: 1-6 • Psalm 46 • Colossians 1: 11-20 • Luke 23: 33-43 TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday. When in worship we acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus. In the Magnificat (Luke 1: 46-55), Mary introduces her son as a ruler who […]
November 16, 2025 – A less than Rosey Picture
Scriptures for November 16, 2025 • Malachi 4:1-2a • Psalm 98 • 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13 • Luke 21: 5-19 A less than Rosey Picture Connie and I will be welcoming our grandchildren the week of Thanksgiving. One year old, Lily, will be flying for the first time, coming in from Palo Alto with […]
November 9, 2025 – Images of Heaven
Scriptures for November 9, 2025 • Job 19:23 – 27a • Psalm 17: 1-9 • 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17 • Luke 20; 27-38 IMAGES OF HEAVEN Last Sunday we lit candles for people we remember with fondness. This week our Gospel text invites us to consider what heaven is like. The conversation in […]
October 28 – Reminiscing for Hope
Scriptures for November 2, 2025 • Daniel 7: 1-3, 15-18 • Psalm 149 • Ephesians 1: 11-23 • Luke 6:20-31 Reminiscing in Hope This Sunday you are invited to light a candle for people you remember with fondness. This year we remember members and relatives of members who have passed away since last All Saints […]
October 21, 2025 -Looking for Peace
October 21, 2025 – Lessons for October 26 • Jeremiah 31: 31-34 • Psalm 46 • Romans 3: 19-28 • John 8: 31 -36 Looking for Peace This image is the statue of Martin Luther on the campus of Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, IA. Dubuque is the town where I was born and Wartburg is […]
October 14, 2025 – Persistence in Prayer
October 14, 2025 Lessons for October 19 • Genesis 32: 22-31 • Psalm 121 • 2 Timothy 3: 14 – 4:5 • Luke 18: 1-8 Persistence in Prayer As I am writing this President Trump and a host of world leaders have gathered in Egypt for the signing of the Gaza ceasefire deal. All 20 […]
