In today’s sermon, I look at three stories in Mark where the disciples wrestle with faith in the midst of fear, all of which take place on boats. This is the sermon for June 20, 2021, for the fourth Sunday
June 20, 2021 Sermon: Boat Stories
Planting Seeds – June 13, 2021 Sermon
As explained below, this weekend was synod assembly here in the Northeastern Iowa Synod of the ELCA, and for Saturday worship and the online sermon video, I used the service provided by the synod. So, no video or audio recording
June 6, 2021 Sermon: Jesus’ Family
Jesus says those who do God’s will are his family. You are welcomed into God’s family, joined together by baptism into the church, the body of Christ. Like any family, a church family has challenges, but in Christ, we have
2021 Memorial Day Speech
I had the honor of once again speaking at the Memorial Day ceremonies here in Greene. Here’s the message I gave this year. Good morning, and thank you for being here today, taking time on this beautiful morning to honor
June 2021 Newsletter Column: As Is
Church newsletter pastoral column for St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, Iowa, for June, 2021. Chosen and Called As Is “You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last,