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Shepherd of the Valley – June 7
Matt. 9:9-13, 18-26, Hosea 5:15-6:6 Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. It is so good to be with you today, saints of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran. We prayed already today … Continue reading
Holy Trinity Sunday, American Falls
Honored to spend Holy Trinity Sunday with the Saints of St. John’s Lutheran in American Falls, Idaho. After worship, I had a wonderful conversation with council members and the call committee. I’m grateful for their patience and discernment during this … Continue reading
Pentecost with St. Mark’s Lutheran
St. Mark’s Lutheran, Spokane, WA May 22-23, 2026 – Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Grace to you and peace St. Mark’s Lutheran. It is so good to be with you and bring greetings from the synod staff and your siblings from across … Continue reading
Central Lutheran, Yakima’s 100th
If you are a regular reader, some parts of this sermon may be familiar, because I preached on the end of John chapter 17 last year. Central Lutheran, Yakima’s 100th Anniversary Worship May 17, 2026 – John 17:1-11 Grace to … Continue reading
Synod Assembly Opening Worship – Sermon
Sermon for Opening Worship at Synod Assembly April 24, 2026 Synod Assembly – First Kennewick John14:23-29 As we listen in on Jesus’ final address to his disciples before his death, we hear about mutual love between Jesus, the Father (you … Continue reading
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Lutheran Church of the Master – April 19
LCM.Coeur d’Alane – April 19, 2026 (Quilt Blessing Sunday) Luke 24:13-35 “We had hoped,” wow does that phrase resonate with me. We had hoped that progress could continue in this country and that we all agreed on what progress looked … Continue reading
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Easter Sunday-Palouse and Clearwater
I enjoyed the sunrise service at Cordelia on the Palouse. Christ is risen indeed! Then I drove over to Cameron Emmanuel Lutheran to preach and preside for their Easter Worship Service. Cameron Emmanuel will be a detached internship site (with … Continue reading
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Brendan’s Ordination
March 28, 2026, St. Luke Lutheran, Brendan Wiechert’s Ordination John 21:9-17 Peace and joy to you all on this celebratory day. It is so good to be with all of you who have walked with Brendan to this, his ordination … Continue reading
Pocatello and Blackfoot – March 1
Good Shepherd, Pocatello and Emanuel, Blackfoot – March 1, 2026 John 3:1-17 There are things I absolutely love about this morning’s gospel passage (the promises, the abundance, the curiosity), and I promise I will get to them. But I think … Continue reading
King of Glory, Boise – Transfiguration Sunday
This congregation is in a pastoral transition. The end, each worship service in a circle proclaiming the blessing to one another and singing. I stayed after worship for their campership Shrove Tuesday pancake fundraiser grateful for their partnership with Luther … Continue reading
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A Place at the Table 