Archive for February, 2020
February 9, 2020 – Matthew 5:13-20
Matthew 5:13-20 You are Salt! 5th Sunday after Epiphany – February 9, 2020 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB I was told this week that when you make a nice curry, the amount of salt is crucial. You can have everything else just right – the cumin, turmeric, paprika, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne […]
February 2, 2020 – Micah 6:1-8
Matthew 5:1-12; Micah 6:1-8 Live Blessing 4th Sunday after Epiphany [Lectionary 4] – February 2, 2020 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB At this point in Matthew, Jesus is preparing the disciples to do God’s work. First, Jesus and John proclaim that God’s reign of justice and peace is coming. Then, Jesus is baptized and […]
January 26, 2020 – Matthew 4:12-23
Matthew 4:12-23 Hearing Jesus’ Call Third Sunday after Epiphany – January 26, 2020 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Recently I read about these amazing seals in Argentina. Soon after giving birth to their seals, the mother seals leave their babies on the beach and go off in search of food. Now: since all the […]
January 12, 2020 (Epiphany Transferred) – Matthew 2:13-23
Matthew 2:1-12 The Jesus Star Epiphany of our Lord [transferred] – January 12, 2020 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB The appearance of the star signaled to the magi that a king had been born. And so they set out on their journey. They come from a long way away, likely what we know today […]
