July 7, 2024
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 6:1-13 The other day I read another article on replacing the “Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key with
June 23, 2024
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 4:35-41 Last night, we flew home after a week of vacation. The plane was quite late because of the
June 2, 2024
Second Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 2:23-3:6 A few weeks ago, I started with an embodied practice. Let’s do it again. I invite all of
March 31, 2024
Easter Day, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 16:1-8 + Easter Day + March 31, 2024 In our house, with two pastors under one roof, both planning
March 10, 2024
Fourth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 3:14-21 Today is the day Harriet Tubman died in 1913. Her birth year is uncertain, but it probably around
February 25, 2024
Second Sunday in Lent, Pastor Jodi Houge
Mark 8: 31-38 This week, we get a strong word from Jesus about losing and saving our lives. Those who
February 11, 2024
Transfiguration, Pastor Nadia Bolz Weber
Mark 9:1-9 Small “g” gods About 6 weeks ago, Jodi asked if I would preach at her installation and you
January 7, 2024
Baptism of Jesus
Mark 1:4-11 + Baptism of Jesus + January 7, 2024 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church + Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling We
December 3, 2023
First Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 13:24-37 The ending of the musical, “Hamilton,” is sudden, surprising, and quite powerful. When I first saw the show,
November 5, 2023
All Saints Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 12:1-12 When my siblings or I were sick in the wee hours of the night, whether it be with