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March 9, 2025 – Immanuel, Boise
Above – 8:30 worship in the old Augustana Chapel Luke 4:1-13 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. And thank you for the invitation to be with you this First Sunday in Lent. … Continue reading
Greater Milwaukee Synod – Sermon – Feb. 15
Milwaukee Synod (Domestic Companion Synod) – Feb. 15, 2025 Together in Mission 2025 event for lay and rostered leaders Luke 6:17-26 Thanks to Bishop Erickson for the invitation to be with you all. This was a synod I thought I … Continue reading
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Feb. 9, Hope, Eagle
Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8 Nets breaking and boats sinking; the mention of these two images is enough for me to recall today’s gospel story–the calling of the first disciples in Luke’s gospel. The crowd of spectators and the men scrambling to haul in the … Continue reading
Shepherd of the Valley, Feb. 2
It was so good to be with SoV in Boise, about 11 months after Pastor Dave’s heart attack and the Sunday following when I was there to preside and give some comfort. There was wonderful energy this morning and Dave … Continue reading
Heidi Cryer’s Retirement – Nov. 24, 2024
Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28; 31:31-34 Lord of Life, Kennewick – Deacon Heidi Cryer’s Retirement It’s hard not to catch some of the similarities between today’s text and Deacon Heidi Cryer’s transition to retirement. Jeremiah has been prophesying for around twenty … Continue reading
Bethel, Firth – Nov. 17, 2024
Saturday I drove to Pocatello to stay with cluster dean Pastor Wayne Shipman and his wife Janet–always grateful for their hospitality. I drove up to Bethel Lutheran in Firth Sunday morning. This is a small congregation that has not had … Continue reading
Messiah Lutheran’s Final Worship
Messiah Lutheran, Spokane Nov. 10, 2024 John 15:1-8 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. I am grateful that the sermon is not the only thing to carry the weight of today. … Continue reading
Oct. 27 – Reformation, Chewelah
Meggan Manlove St. Paul, Chewelah John 8:31-36 It’s an honor to be with you for this Reformation Sunday. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In the world of grant writing, when … Continue reading
Oct. 16, 2024
Sermon preached for Bishop’s Fall Convocation Closing Worship. Mark 10:32-45 It is easy to be hard on James and John in this morning’s scripture passage. Jesus has just predicted his death for the third time, the most detailed description, and … Continue reading
Lake Chelan Lutheran – Sept. 22, 2024
Mark 9:30-37 Have you ever said to someone, “I don’t think we’re on the same page”? It’s a description of a frustrating conversation. There seem to be similar words and concepts but also a clear disconnect. Finally, you pause, and … Continue reading
A Place at the Table 