December 9, 2018
Second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Javen Swanson
Read today’s scripture lessons: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Luke 3:1-6 Last Tuesday evening I spent the night here at church volunteering with Project
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 22, 2018
Thanksgiving Day, Pastor Javen Swanson
Read today’s scripture lessons: Joel 2:21-27; Psalm 126; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Matthew 6:25-33 If you’re a regular here at Gloria Dei you’ve probably heard
November 18, 2018
26th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen A few weeks ago I ran into a
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
November 4, 2018
All Saints Sunday, Pastor Javen Swanson
Read today’s scripture lessons: Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44 A Texas pastor named Tito Madrazo tells the story of his final day with
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
October 14, 2018
21st Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture lessons: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31 A social psychologist named Paul Piff invited the audience at his TED