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Hope is a funny thing. And I’m not talking about Lutheran Church of Hope, though we are definitely funny! I’m talking about hope that is both an emotion and a way of thinking. Hope imagines and reaches for a better future. The emotion part of hope is a sense of trust in others and a… Read more
John 3:16 is arguably the most famous Bible verse and is often called the “Gospel in a nutshell.” It is taught in Sunday school classes and many of us had to memorize it at some point during our confirmation days. When the cameras scan the crowds in major sporting events, you can often spot a… Read more
We live in a culture that really likes convenient and comfortable. In my convenient and comfortable life, I confess I have not devoted myself to fellowship, sharing in meals with my fellow believers, and to prayer. The Greek verb we translate to “devoted” literally means “to be steadfastly attentive to, to continue all the time,… Read more
Healthy things grow! As we focus on building connection, with each other and with God, it is crucial that we remain attached to the true vine – Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. “For apart from me you can do nothing,” Jesus says to his disciples here in John’s Gospel. What does it mean and… Read more
