What did you feel when you heard the words of Luke’s gospel this morning?
At first glance it appears that this sounds really familiar to something you’ve probably heard before, ‘the beatitudes.’
I like to remember them as having the right attitude.
…
Many of you are familiar with long car trips.
Depending on where you are going, how far you have to travel, and who you are riding with, there are many things that can happen on the road.
I am blessed to be your pastor.
You have called me to bring the good news.
One of my daily blessings is waking up here in Finland.
Out of the parsonage’s back windows I get the first light of the day. Gently waking me from a peaceful night into a new day.
Today we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord.
A day to give thanks to our Almighty God who has given us this wonderful gift. The gift of Jesus and the sacrament of Baptism.
As a child I remember the joy of a warm bubble bath.