Archive for February, 2018
February 18, 2018 – Mark 1:9-15
Mark 1:9-15 Black Panther – Lent at the Movies I First Sunday in Lent – February 18, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB In the wilderness of Africa there is a kingdom called Wakanda. It is the most advanced nation on earth, advanced in science, technology, weaponry, and healing. It survived colonization by […]
February 14, 2018 (Ash Wednesday) – Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Closer to God Ash Wednesday – February 14, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB We almost never include the reading from Joel assigned for Ash Wednesday. We usually hear from Isaiah instead, who assures us we will be “restorers of streets to live in,” which is oh so appropriate for […]
February 4, 2018 – Mark 1:29-39
Mark 1:29-39 If Jesus Healed Many, Why Not Me? Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany – Lectionary 5 – February 4, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB We all love that Jesus heals. In fact, healing ministry was likely the most important ministry in Jesus’ career. The Gospels are filled with healing stories. And […]
January 29, 2018 – Mark 1:21-28
Mark 1:21-28 Words Words Words Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany – Lectionary 4 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB About this time of year I start to get tired of words. I’ve been preaching for 5 months or so at this point and I begin to feel a little overwhelmed. Plus the fact that […]
