What I remember of Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is this: “Do what is both urgent and important.” Jesus understood this method of prioritizing very well. Since the beginning of time, God has tried to teach people this lesson: There’s...
In the Book of Luke, frustration has been mounting. After Jesus tells the parable of the watchful slaves who ought to keep their lamps lit, Peter asks, “Lord, was that meant for us or everyone?” Because I’m of a similar persuasion to Peter, I wonder if...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday August 14, 2022 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN God Himself Is Present #249 1 God himself is present;< let us now adore...
So…the first part of the gospel text sounded pretty cool. In modern terms, it was as if Jesus said, “Don’t be afraid. Dad’s willing to put his assets in your name now. Soon you’ll have more than you need.” Such news might cause one to think...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, August 7, 2022 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty #250 1 Open now thy...
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To a cry for equity regarding a share of his family’s inheritance, Jesus replies, “One’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” To someone whose favorite activity is poking around thrift stores, his words give me pause. Seriously, I try Lord. While looking around,...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday July 31, 2022 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory #415 APOSTOLIC GREETING ...
The disciples do not wish to pray silently. The neighbor will not leave without bread. Making needs, desires and wishes known is imperative to meeting them. During the Poor People’s Campaign in Washington, D. C. I held up five different glossy cardboard signs. At the...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, July 24, 2022 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN For the Beauty of the Earth #561 1 For the beauty...