by St Michael Lutheran Church | Nov 11, 2025 | Blogs
In Luke 20, Luke describes how for the third time in this chapter, the Sadducees try to trap Jesus inHis words. Rejecting the doctrine of the resurrection, the Sadducees try to show that resurrectionwould be foolish by presenting a ridiculous scenario. They present an...
by St Michael Lutheran Church | Nov 4, 2025 | Blogs
The three readings this week tell the full arc of redemption. From rebellion to rescue to perseverance, the historical story of redemption unfolds. Isaiah exposes the depth of Israel’s abandonment, Luke reveals the mercy of God who seeks the lost, and Paul reminds the...
by St Michael Lutheran Church | Oct 21, 2025 | Blogs
BUT GOD….. I once listened to a sermon by a noted Pastor/Theologian that really stuck with me. His whole message was based on his contention that these two words, “but God…” were among the two most important words in the Bible. I just lost my job…what am I going to...
by St Michael Lutheran Church | Oct 15, 2025 | Blogs
This week’s readings tell one story through many voices: the story of a faithful God who acts toward a faithless people. From Naaman’s resistance to the cleansing word, to Paul’s reminder that “if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself” (2...
by St Michael Lutheran Church | Oct 7, 2025 | Blogs
The three Bible readings for Sunday, October 5th contain a common theme of trust in the Lord, but from three different perspectives. Habakkuk 1:1-4 and 2:1-4 Habakkuk was an Old Testament prophet and his message is for the people in the southern kingdom of Judah. ...
by St Michael Lutheran Church | Sep 30, 2025 | Blogs
Luke 16: 19-31; Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; I Timothy 6:6-19. Luke 16 tells the story about the rich man and Lazarus. Recall, the rich man loved wearing his fancy clothes, dining on his rich and satisfying food, glorifying himself in all his wealth and splendor,...
