March 6, 2019
Ash Wednesday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Isaiah 58:1-12 The Lutheran church is about to publish new collection of pastoral resources for those in prison. One of
March 3, 2019
Transfiguration Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Have you ever had one of those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself in a public mirror, or
February 10, 2019
5th Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 5:1-11 On Wednesday this week, I grumbled as I drove to Minnetonka on snowy streets, the GPS taking me
January 27, 2019
Third Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 4:14-21 + Epiphany 3 + January 27, 2010 + Gloria Dei Lutheran Church [This background paragraph to be given
December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 2:1-20 Vera grew up on a farm in western Iowa in the 1920’s and 30’s. She was one of
December 16, 2018
Third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 3:7-18 I can be an Advent purist. When I look to buy Christmas cards, I want ones that have more
December 2, 2018
First Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 21:25-36 The language of this gospel text is cryptic, shocking, apocalyptic. But it was common in Jesus’ time among
November 25, 2018
Reign of Christ, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 18:33-39 I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. Just like St. Paul, it’s an old city with established neighborhoods. Each
November 11, 2018
25th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 12:38-44 Let’s just put it right out there. It’s a rough day to have a chair up front and
September 23, 2018
18th Sunday after Pentecost
Mark 9: 30-37 + Pentecost 18 + September 23, 2018 + Gloria Dei Lutheran Church + Pastor Ann Bergstrom As