Text: Isaiah 58:1-12 Grace, Peace, and Mercy from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. There is a preceding portion of the Isaiah reading we heard for today that was not included, and I would like to read to you those 5 preceding verses from the 58th chapter of Isaiah: “Shout out; do not hold back! […]

Texts: Exodus 34: 29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, Luke 9: 28-43a Grace, Peace, and Mercy from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Human beings never carry just one single expression on their faces. Throughout our lives, we will experience all kinds of shifts and changes of appearance. We grow older, we hopefully grow wiser. We experience […]

Texts: Luke 6:27-38, Genesis 45:3-11,15 Grace, Peace, and Mercy from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The readings the past few Sundays have been leading us through the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, and we have heard Him proclaim this revolutionary reality that is the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom, Jesus has said, is good news […]