Grace and peace to you from the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In two days I will celebrate the anniversary of my Ordination. A blessing upon blessings that you have prepared a place for me here. Thank you. 

When I felt the pull of a call to learn and earn my Master’s of Divinity I wasn’t sure where this path with God was going to lead me. 

In our gospel reading today, Mark takes us on an apocalyptic journey. 

As the disciples marvel, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” 

What would it be like to be a King, or even THE KING?

Today we observe and celebrate Christ the King.

Jesus is our King, we belong to Jesus.

What a week it has been. 

From the visit of the Minnesota Adult Teen Challenge, a National Election, and this morning, is there a feeling of joy and praise? 

Perhaps like me you may be experiencing some fatigue, with our time falling back and preparing for the change of seasons. 

Today we celebrate the Reformation. 

A brief history:: “The Protestant Reformation began in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther, a teacher and a monk, published a document he called Disputation on the Power of Indulgences, or 95 Theses. The document was a series of 95 ideas about Christianity that he invited people to debate with him.” 

“You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime you’ll find you get what you need.”

Can you believe what James and John are asking for?

The Holy Trinity is a relationship of our Triune God; One in three- three-in one. 

Throughout our lives we have many relationships; can you think of a few? 

Grace and Peace to you from God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.

Today we celebrate the Day of Pentecost.

Pentecost is the Greek word for fiftieth, historically an important feast between Passover and Tabernacles, later celebrating the renewal of the covenant God made with Noah.

Grace and peace to you siblings in Christ.

Today we celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter and Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all.

Grace and peace to you from God, the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

One of my favorite things to see when I am at the Como park Conservatory is the bonsai trees.

Grace and Peace to you from God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit

Today we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday.

Grace and Peace to You from the Holy Trinity.

Have you heard the Good News?

Jesus is Risen, he is Risen indeed.

Hosanna in the highest, Alleluia.

This video features the entire Good Friday Tenebrae Service.

Grace and Peace to you.

As a new Pastor I am experiencing a number of firsts this year.

Going first is often a little scary, yet the level of anxiety depends on preparation.

Grace and peace to you from God the Father, Jesus Christ his only son, and the Holy Spirit.

One of the first things my wife and I did when we bought our home was to prepare the backyard for a garden.

Grace and Peace to you from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I wonder how many of you like thunderstorms?

The amazing power of thunder and the blinding flash of lighting cause many reactions.

Grace and Peace to you from the Holy Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit In our prayer for the day we ask for Jesus to be the means of life. By what means we choose to live guides us on a journey of faith.

Not only does Jesus take up the cross for us, we trust in his death and resurrection and boldly take up our own cross.

Grace and peace to you, from God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

If this morning's reading sounds familiar, a portion of it was read on Sunday, in January.

Grace and Peace to you from the Holy Trinity; Father, beloved Son and the Holy Spirit. Today we celebrate transfiguration Sunday.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit I am curious if any of you remember a favorite teacher?

Imagine that you are asleep in a nice warm bed and suddenly your smoke detector goes off.

You immediately jump out of bed and investigate.

Fortunately you discover that it was only a false alarm.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit

Have you ever spoken a word that the moment it left your mouth you wished you could take it back?