communication

God’s Power and Majesty Uses All: Even in our Ambiguity

Audio Version Sunday, May 31, 2015 Holy Trinity Old Testament       Isaiah 6:1–8 Psalm                    Psalm 29:1-11 New Testament      Romans 8:12–17 Gospel                   John 3:1–17[1]   I don’t know about you but for myself, in the texts for today, I hear ambiguity and reliance upon the Father, Son and Spirit in our lives and … [Read more…]

Invitation / Stewardship

Audio Link An alternative version of the sermon from the first service can be seen below. Luke 15:1-10 Can we truly put a price tag on life itself? We hear of individual lawsuits over loved ones that have died. There are class action suits on behalf of multiple people that have died. Maybe a judge … [Read more…]

Love of Neighbor, Even when Wronged

Audio Version Psalm 119:33–40 Romans 13:8–14 Matthew 18:15–20 Our gospel today is just so jammed packed full of good stuff that Jesus tells his disciples, you and me and all those that are members of the Christian church. The verses of 15-17 are key for resolving conflict but most specifically conflict with a fellow disciple. … [Read more…]

Thumbs Down

I have to say, I am not real fond of text, twitter, facebook and all the rest, including this blog, as the only form of communication.  These can be good supplements to “face to face” but just that supplement.  These forms of communication I believe should be used to give out information but NOT to … [Read more…]

The final from the Rez

We are to leave on Saturday from the retreat at Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota.  It has been full of emotions and learning.  Yesterday I developed a head cold.  I was still able to put some more time into the house we have been working on.  We also did some work today.  We were not … [Read more…]

Church services on the Rez and stuff

Yesterday we went to St. John Episcopal Church for a service done by the Lutheran pastor of the retreat.  This is a very small church that was going to be closed due to the low attendance   When the Lutheran pastor agreed to do the services, it was allowed to remain open.  Both  the church and the meeting room … [Read more…]

More Thoughts from the Rez

As I get to talk to people out here, the more and more I like their overall quiet ways. A lot can be said without words. Communication without words takes some effort at first but slowly can become natural. We all have the opportunity to communicate the gospel to others, never saying a word. When … [Read more…]