September 1, 2019
12th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Proverbs 25:6-7; Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 In my final year of seminary, I took part in
August 18, 2019
10th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 12:49-52 In their book on leadership, Ed O’Mally and Amanda Cebula, write that people are either thermometers or thermostats.
June 23, 2019
Second Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 8:26-39 Unfortunately, the fourth-grade orchestra at Colerain Elementary school isn’t much different than the rest of the world. For
May 12, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Acts 9:36-43 The quilters gather every Thursday morning downstairs in Room 100. If I stop in during their coffee break,
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
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
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
October 28, 2018
23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Reformation, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 10:46-52 “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.” This is called the Jesus prayer. We hear a form of
October 21, 2018
22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 10:35-45 At home, when we need a good cry, we watch an episode of “This is Us.” I promise