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1Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, 2he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him …
This week’s passage from Luke’s gospel begins mid-story. Last week, we read of Jesus going to the Synagogue in his hometown of Nazareth (after his 40 days of wresting with temptation and Satan in the wilderness) and choosing a passage from Isaiah to read – a passage that lays out his mission to bring good news to the poor, release …
Questions Not Answers is an intergenerational discussion group that gathers students and Grace Lutheran community members for conversation on a variety of topics. There are always lots of questions and usually no easy answers. This month, we’ll be talking about climate change in light of a recent trip to Antarctica by Carla and John Rossi. We’ll gather in the Fireside …
O God, You see the whole world with eyes of compassion and care. You bring good news, release, recovery, and freedom to all people. You are eager to transform everything. Your expansive love reaches places I could never imagine. Your embrace enfolds people I can barely tolerate. Your healing brings new hope and new beginnings for us all. Help me …
21Then [Jesus] began to say to [all in the synagogue in Nazareth,] “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” 23He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, cure yourself!’ And you will say, ‘Do here …
“A mission statement describes the overarching purpose of the organization, faith community, [individual] or entity – the reason it exists, stated as succinctly as possible.” * In the reading from Luke this week, Jesus is finally getting to work. Right before this section, Jesus was baptized then spends 40 days in the wilderness, facing various kinds of temptation. He overcomes, …
O God, Your purpose is to bring hope, healing, and freedom into the world. Into the lives of those who are poor. Those who are oppressed. Who are captive. Blind. Help me to discover how your purpose is also mine. Show me ways people are struggling, literally and figuratively. Guide me to bring good news, release, recovery, and freedom. Bring …
14Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. 15He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood …
Jesus’ mom was at a wedding. Jesus and his disciples were there, too. They ran out of wine, which would likely bring the days-long celebration to a disappointing end. When Jesus’ mom raises the issue with him, he seems to dismiss her urging to get involved, yet he instructs the servants to fill six large stone jars with water (20-30 …
A Message from the directors of Camp Kirchenwald and Camp Nawakwa: We’re looking for energetic, faithful counselors to lead and mentor kids at summer camp in 2022. Each year, hundreds of youth grow in their faith and confidence, learn valuable life skills, and make new friends because of their time at Kirchenwald and Nawakwa. Much of the good work that …
