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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Sept. 15, 2024 – Eucharist at Holden

John 16:16-22 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. I am a woman with no experience with childbirth. I have had the humbling experience of being in the room shortly after babies … Continue reading →

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July 14, 2024 – Wilbur

Wonderful morning with the saints of Wilbur Community Church in Wilbur, WA this morning. Wilbur is a federated Presbyterian USA/ELCA Congregation–meaning fully a member of both denominations. This became official in around 2020. They are currently served by Pr. Steven … Continue reading →

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June 7, 2024 St. James/Grace, Mountain Home

Sermon time shared with Bishop Jos of the Idaho Episcopal Diocese. St. James Episcopal Church and Grace Lutheran Church are now sharing an Episcopal priest, Father Larry. This joint worship at St. James, followed by lunch at Grace, celebrated this … Continue reading →

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Bonners Ferry, June 2

Trinity, Bonners Ferry 2 Cor. 4:5-12 These verses from 2nd Corinthians are, to my mind, among the most encouraging in all of scripture. They speak of the consistency of God’s loving care from the first day of creation to this present … Continue reading →

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Boise Music Week Sermon

Boise Music Week Community Worship Service – May 5, 2023 First Presbyterian Church Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength,   a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,   though the mountains shake in the heart … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2024 – Mountain Home

Grace Lutheran, Mountain Home Welcome Father Larry Spier John 15:9-17 Today Jesus builds on his simple metaphor: he is the vine, and we are the branches. The imperative is quite clear: love. I find that there is so much in … Continue reading →

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