Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
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The Call of Faith in the Public Square
Faith plays a vital role in addressing societal and political tensions, especially in divisive times. Words can comfort or challenge us, reminding us that faith calls for engagement with the world, not retreat from it. Amid political turmoil, the church is urged to confront issues like poverty, oppression, and discrimination with the gospel’s message of…
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Building Muscle Memory of the Soul: Living in God’s Promises
Can we “practice” faith? Can we build spiritual muscles? Using the metaphor of a sports team, we can see parallels to our faith lives. In both, there is teamwork, there are muscles (spiritual), and practice (in our faith lives, we call them spiritual practices). Isaiah 43 emphasizes that God’s message of “do not fear” is…
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Eureka! Sunday: Being Open to Discovery
The themes of curiosity and discovery through the story of Archimedes and the Magi. We cannot force revelation and discovery. God seeks to be revealed to all people, regardless of their backgrounds. How can we put ourselves in position discover for ourselves the wide and unconditional love of Jesus?
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Encountering Love and Being Changed at Christmas
Christmas Eve reminds us that true joy comes from acknowledging life’s struggles rather than pretending they don’t exist. Through the humble birth of Jesus in a messy stable, we are reminded that God embraces us as we are. We share God’s love with others, fostering peace and joy amidst life’s challenges.
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God Accomplishes Extraordinary Things with Ordinary People
God works through ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. Through the lives of Elizabeth, Zechariah, and Mary, we see their faith and readiness to boldly respond to God’s invitations. We are invited to pray for the Holy Spirit to help us see ordinary circumstances as opportunities for us to live our “yes” and for our…
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Preparing the Way: Forever Touched by Hope
We’re constantly in preparation mode for something. This time of year, the big focus is Christmas. The thing with preparation is this … you’re not just preparing for the event, but also for the impact of that event on the rest of your life. What is the impact of Christmas on the rest of your…
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Stepping into Hope
Thanksgiving and the season of Advent are powerful expressions of both joy and the very real struggles we all face. The presence of Jesus bring about confidence and a very real and enduring hope.
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