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
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