GOD TALK

Sermon Snipit – 10.31.10

lutheranpc — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:41:14 +0000

Of all the options God had to choose from, God chose love. That is the good news we Lutherans have to share with the world.

On Gratitude

lutheranpc — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:09:14 +0000

The Jews have a powerful word in their faith vocabulary: dayenu. It means, “that alone would have been enough; for that alone we are grateful.” As they recount their faith history (such as being freed from Egyptian slavery, or crossing on dry land as God parted the sea, or receiving the 10 Commandments, etc.) they say “dayenu” after each one as a way of reminding themselves that any one of those things would have been enough for them to know of God’s mercy and love. The concept teaches them to be grateful for what God has already done, rather than to always ask God to do something more.

For Christians, this concept can assist us in being grateful for what God has already done through the death and resurrection of Jesus. That’s enough. That’s all that is necessary. Dayenu means waking up each day grateful for the new day God has given — no matter what life brings. In times of economic difficulty, dayenu reminds us that we have food on the table, clothes on our back, shelter over our head.

In today’s world, we always seem to be asking for more, not content nor grateful for what God has already given. We are always asking for more — more money, better health, etc. How different our relationship with God would be if we would just stop and think about all of the powerful things God has already done in our lives, and then utter the prayer, “for this alone I am grateful.”

Christian Love

lutheranpc — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:48:18 +0000

We are at our best when we love and listen to people with whom we disagree.

Sermon Snipit 2.21.10

lutheranpc — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:07:57 +0000

Jesus knows that there is no goal so noble that it is worth abandoning God along the way.

God’s Facebook Page

lutheranpc — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:47:21 +0000

On Transfiguration Sunday, I played with the idea of what God would have on his facebook page. Click the link to read my complete sermon: God’s Facebook Page Special thanks to my office manager Kathy for creating this cool bulletin cover.

Sermon Snipit 2.7.10

lutheranpc — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:12:03 +0000

Here’s my favorite line from the sermon I preached today. It is based on Luke 5.

When Jesus goes looking for disciples, he is not searching for perfect people. Jesus is interested in people who are willing to get into the boat with him, to throw the net out as far as they can, and then believe that God’s presence and power will manifest itself.

Quote on Grace

lutheranpc — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:32:21 +0000

The grace of God means something like: Here is your life. You might never have been, but you are because the party wouldn’t have been complete without you. –Frederick Buechner

Quote on Prayer

lutheranpc — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:22:58 +0000

It is important when we have a need to go to God in prayer. Whenever I have prayed earnestly, I know that I have been heard and have obtained more than I prayed for. God sometimes delays, but He always comes.” – Martin Luther

Welcome To My Blog!

lutheranpc — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:44:44 +0000

Faith is a journey. This blog will allow me to share some of my “ah-ha” moments along the way. You are invited to come along as I strive to faithfully walk in the steps of Christ.