May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:5-6) This Thursday (May 1st) marks the United States’ National Day of Prayer, a day …READ MORE

Then he said to them, “I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me.” And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.” Then he …READ MORE

“Unbind him, and let him go.” (John 11:44b) You might remember me saying on Saturday or Sunday in my sermon (or you’ll see it in the you tube video!), that there are some pieces of scripture that people love so much that they feel as though they live and breathe them. Well, our Gospel reading …READ MORE

Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him…” (John 9:3) Over the years, I’ve found myself in a bit of a struggle with the Gospel accounts of the miraculous healings done by Jesus. I think it’s partially because, more than once, …READ MORE

Since yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day and I’m a bit of a proud Irish lass, I thought I’d use a bit of St. Patrick’s words (those attributed to him anyway) and his story in my devotion for this week. As Lutherans, we don’t venerate saints in the same way that Roman Catholics do, but I …READ MORE