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| May, 2013 |
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5/19/2013 |
Pentecost Moments |
13:30 min |
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Pentecost is a day of promises fulfilled. The promised Spirit of God is poured out. The baptized have become "children of God" and "joint heirs with Christ". By the power of the Spirit we have seen the face of the Father in his only begotten Son. |
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5/12/2013 |
Resurrection |
12:36 min |
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In today’s gospel the risen Christ ascends into heaven and his followers are assured that the Spirit will empower them to be witnesses throughout the earth. |
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5/5/2013 |
Pair of cleats or Paraclete? |
9:06 min |
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We often need help getting a grip on things, like shoes with cleats for slippery grass. God recognizes our need for help in non-physical areas of our lives but instead of a pair of cleats, offers the Paraclete, a helper both in spirit and in our life. |
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| April, 2013 |
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4/28/2013 |
Getting Your Tutu On! |
12:24 min |
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Easter initiates a new day. The risen Lord is making all things new. In the mystery of holy baptism God has made new people of us. Today the Lord Jesus invites us to see everyone in a new light - through the lens of love. |
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4/21/2013 |
The Need for Shepherds |
16:30 min |
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The gift of new life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It is true for us and for all the baptized: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. |
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4/14/2013 |
True Transformations |
10:26 min |
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The disciples make a big splash and breakfast with the risen Jesus in the gospel. Wading in the water (baptism) and eating with Jesus (ccommunion) is our weekly encounter with the risen Christ. Jesus invites us to bring the Easter life to others. |
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4/7/2013 |
Luther's Thomas |
11:26 min |
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A mad-lib take on Doubting Thomas |
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| March, 2013 |
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3/31/2013 |
This is the Empty Tomb |
9:19 min |
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When the women went to the tomb, they found it open and empty. The men in dazzling clothes asked "He is not here, but has risen." Similarly, the moments of grace pictures are not outside church. We can be strengthened here, but we bring grace outside. |
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3/29/2013 |
The Power of Words |
9:19 min |
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God's words have power. He spoke and creation occurred. God spoke and promised us salvation. Jesus on the cross fulfills that promise. "It is finished." |
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3/28/2013 |
Maundy Thursday |
12:47 min |
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The Lutheran church celebrates 2 sacraments, the sacrament of baptism and the sacrament of communion. In this evening where many celebrate their first communion, we review the meaning of Maundy Thursday and Holy Communion: Help, Thanks, WOW! |
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3/24/2013 |
Bookends Make the Story |
10:22 min |
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The Palm Sunday Liturgy recreates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as we wave our palms and make our procession into the church. This joyful mood soon changes to sober contemplation of our Lord's Passion at the Gospel. Thus, Holy Week begins. |
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3/20/2013 |
Simplify Relationships |
12:38 min |
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To simplify relationships, there needs to be 'give' in the relation. Jesus' repeatedly emphasized the need to keep on good terms with your neighbor. As Luther put it, defend him, speak well of him, explain everything in the kindest way. |
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3/17/2013 |
Good Intentions |
18:26 min |
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The psalm sets the tone this day: “Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is put away!” Happy are those who have “become the righteousness of God” in the merits of Christ Jesus. |
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3/13/2013 |
Simplify Your Schedule |
9:20 min |
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We cram things into our week, things that we have to do, or think we do. Jesus frees us from these things to give us freedom. We need to accept His freedom schedule time with Jesus, with ourselves, with others. |
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3/10/2013 |
No More Grumbling |
11:28 min |
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The psalm sets the tone this day: “Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is put away!” Happy are we that our sins are forgiven for Jesus’ sake. Rejoice! |
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3/6/2013 |
Simplify Your Mind |
17:01 min |
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We allow the pace of society to dictate the pace of our life. Constant contact with everyone else leaves no time for us to focus on ourselves and more importantly on God. Take time this week to give yourself some silence to gather your thoughts. |
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3/3/2013 |
Camp Sunday |
11:20 min |
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Have you been to church camp? You may remember and laugh about the mosquito bites, camp pranks and burnt marshmallows, but what really sticks is the joy of the Lord you discovered with the dear friends you met there.Come celebrate the joy! |
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| February, 2013 |
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2/27/2013 |
Simplify Your Body |
14:40 min |
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You were created by a good God, who loves you as you are. Too often we gauge ourselves by what we think others might think. Instead, remember that God loves you as you are. Get in touch with the body God has given you. |
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2/24/2013 |
Hen in the Fox House |
12:04 min |
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Though we sometimes doubt and often resist God’s desire to protect and save us, our God persists. Lent provides another occasion to behold the God of our salvation in the face of the Blessed One who “comes in the name of the Lord." |
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2/20/2013 |
Simplify Money |
11:19 min |
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This year we're talking about simplifying our lives, putting more attention on the few things that we really need. Simplifying your life means that you can realize what's important in your life, living the life you've been called to live in Christ. |
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2/17/2013 |
Preparations of Lent |
12:20 min |
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These forty days called Lent are like no other. It is our opportune time to return to the God who rescues; to receive the gifts of God’s grace; to believe with the heart & confess the wonder of God’s love in Jesus; and to resist temptation. |
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2/13/2013 |
The Abundant Life |
10:07 min |
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Many view Lent as a time to give up something. This year we can look at Lent as taking on "Simplifying our Soul". Rather than giving things up, we can connect more closely with God. |
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2/10/2013 |
The Need to be Heard |
14:58 min |
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Witnesses to the glory of God in the face of Jesus will be unable to avoid reflecting that glory in the world. We pray we who see the glory of the Lord in the word and in the supper and who are being “transformed into the same image” by the Spirit of God. |
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2/3/2013 |
Moment of Truth |
14:43 min |
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The glory of God is often revealed when and where it is least expected. God uses our lips to declare that glory, and our love to demonstrate that glory. Take heed, lest the glory of God slip through our midst unnoticed.
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