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Prince of Peace – June 22, 2025

Luke 8:26-39 (Prince of Peace, Spokane, during Pr. Skindlov’s sabbatical) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you so much Prince of Peace for the invitation to be with you this morning … Continue reading

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Holy Trinity Sunday with First Lutheran, Ellensburg

June 15, 2025 John 16:12-15 The Holy Trinity, the center of this Sunday’s celebration, is, I believe, one of the most counter-cultural Christian beliefs. To live in the information age is to be inundated with photos, stories, data, headlines, and … Continue reading

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Outdoor Ministries, Joy, and Grief

I have spent the last week enjoying the spaces and the people who make up to of our Northwest Intermountain Synod’s outdoor ministry sites. Last Sunday through Tuesday I was at Luther Heights Bible Camp, a small camp between Stanley … Continue reading

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Last Minute Thoughts – Pentecost & Holy Trinity Sundays

Originally published in the Northwest Intermountain Synod e-newsletter As you make final preparations for the festivals of Pentecost and/or Holy Trinity, I commend to you the Lutheran-Orthodox Joint Statement on the Filioque: A Study Guide from the ELCA. In addition to history, … Continue reading

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Sermon for Montana Synod Assembly

Meggan Manlove Saturday (day 2) May 31, 2025 John 17:20-26 When I hear Jesus’ prayer for his disciples in our reading from John’s gospel today, I hear his visions and hopes for authentic love and unity. I hear him speak … Continue reading

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May ’25 Mission Support Thank You!

Jesus said, “Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again. Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life.” John … Continue reading

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195, 395, and Online Assembly

Two Saturdays ago I attended the wedding, here in the Treasure Valley, of a former parishioner and then I left before the reception so I could fly into Spokane. Sunday morning I drove down Highway 195 to Pullman for Pastor … Continue reading

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Bishop’s Report for 2025 NWIM Synod Assembly

One piece of the complete 2025 Synod Assembly Notebook Dear Friends in Christ, We are gathering as a synod under the theme Wellsprings of God’s Love. What does that mean precisely? A congregation is a Wellspring of God’s love when … Continue reading

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Easter Sermon – St. John’s Lutheran

American Falls – April 20, 2025 Easter – John 20:1-18 Peter goes to the tomb, looks in, observes the linen wrapping neatly folded and placed to the side.  He sees but comes to no conclusion and goes home. The other disciple … Continue reading

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Maundy Thursday at St. John’s

Apr. 17, 2025 – American Falls, Idaho John 13:1-17, 31b-35, 1 Cor. 11:23-26 The name of our worship service, Maundy, comes from the commandment or mandate Jesus’ gives his disciples, “to love one another. Just as I have loved you, … Continue reading

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