LoveNeighbor
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Reformation Sunday: Embracing both Tradition and Change
It is possible to find harmony between tradition and change. Jesus’ message of truth frees believers to evolve while respecting past traditions.
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From Competition to Compassion: Embracing the Abundance of God’s Kingdom
The Kingdom of God transcends competition, encouraging believers to serve rather than compete. It challenges the notion of seeking power and recognition, promoting a mindset of abundance and love for others. True greatness, Jesus teaches, lies in humility and servanthood, embracing life’s totality.
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Living in the “Already and Not Yet”: Experiencing Eternal Life Now
What is “eternal life” … really? Could it be that we begin to experience eternal life now rather than only after death. Eternal life is a gift from God rather than individual achievement. How can we live God’s wide welcome and abundant love for ALL people?
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Touch that is Unafraid and Doesn’t Back Away
A sermon for June 30, 2024, 6th Sunday after Pentecost, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church – Buffalo, NY . Video: To watch the sermon at the 10:30am service, click here (video starts with the Gospel reading). Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Each of us experiences…
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Bee Serve-y
Thank goodness! Bees and beekeepers are not limited to labels such as Democrat, Republican, Independent, communist, socialist, capitalist, rich, middle-class, poor, deserving, undeserving, Jew, Muslim, Christian, white, BIPOC, etc. As beekeepers, we sometimes take resources (honey, pollen, brood) from stronger hives and move them to weaker ones not to weaken the strong hives, but to…
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God made …
The following are reflections on Psalm 139:13-14 today from Bible.com as well as the stories making headlines now. God made men God made women God made people who are gay, straight, lesbian, transgender, bisexual God made people who become terrorists God made black people, white people, and tan people God made police officers and criminals…
Epicurious Lutheran 