Year of Vision

“And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new” (Revelation 21:5a) Artwork is cover art from Glimpses of the New Creation by W. David O. Taylor Welcome to 2022: The Year of Vision. Our focus this year will be on God’s vision and...

Christmas Blessing

“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus” (Luke 1:30-31) My favorite Christmas Hymn is “What Child Is This?” (ELW #296). Please click on the...

Every Good Gift

Dear Friends in Christ, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17 NIV). James reminds us of the good gifts that always come from God. Every day, God showers...

Psalms of Lament

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God (Psalm 43:5) Artwork: The Sorrowful Saint (2016) by Scott Erickson The Psalms are an important part of Scripture and play an important...

For All the Saints

And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them” (Revelation 14:13) On All Saints Sunday, many of us gathered to hear...