Epiphany
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Declared to Be Salt; Called to Bring Out the Flavor of Jesus
Jesus names us salt and light, calling us to use our diverse gifts together to season a divided world with the love, mercy, and justice of God. Continue reading
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Noticing Our Neighbor in a Time That Calls for Justice, Mercy, and Humility
A call-and-response sermon inviting Christians to notice suffering, discern God’s work amid unrest, and respond as neighbors—bearing Christ’s light through justice, mercy, and courageous action. Continue reading
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Baptism of Our Lord – A Call to Love
Epiphany proclaims Christ’s light for all, calling baptized people beyond political rightness to unity, love, justice, mercy, and humble peacemaking. Continue reading
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Navigating the Clouds of Life with Faith as Our Guide
Life is full of uncertainties and disorientation … life can feel like we’re in a cloud at times … making it difficult to know how to navigate. Relying on faith, community, and love for God and neighbors during disorienting times helps us be even more aware of the presence of God in our lives in… Continue reading
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Love your enemies: Embracing mercy as a way of life
The enduring human tendency to hurt one another shows up time and time again. People in the Bible were not exempt from it and neither are we. But there are alternatives. There is a path that leads to life. Joseph’s choice to forgive his brothers and Jesus’ teaching to love enemies emphasize love as a… Continue reading
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When Hope Requires Action
Jesus calls us to be people of hope as we not only receive hope but also share it with others. Especially after recent cuts to social services affecting vulnerable populations, people of faith are called into action to help those in need and become sources of hope. Continue reading
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Focused on Jesus: Spiritual Spotting in a Jarring World
Life is full of a complex mix of ordinary, routine life and jarring chaos. Mary and Joseph were no strangers to both of these. How do we maintain a spiritual focus amid chaos that keeps us grounded in faith and connected to God’s love? Continue reading
Epicurious Lutheran 