April 7, 2019
Fifth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Isaiah 43:16-21 At a workshop recently, participants were asked to draw a map of their childhood home, noting what the
March 24, 2019
Third Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 13:1-9 A pastor friend mine works with a church secretary who she describes as having “an amazing ability to
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
January 6, 2019
Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 2:1-12 I started my year with the return of Mary Poppins. Not a bad way to begin with its
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