Archive for June, 2020

June 21, 2020 – Matthew 10:24-39

Matthew 10:24-39 Not Peace? But a Sword? Lectionary 12A – June 21, 2020 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. This is always a very surprising thing to hear Jesus say! Even though we understand that he is speaking metaphorically when it comes to the sword, […]

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June 14, 2020 – Matthew 9:35-10:23

Matthew 9:35-10:23 Making God Credible in the World Lectionary 11A – June 14, 2020 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB When we say that Jesus was “God incarnate” or “God in the flesh,”             what are we really saying? We are saying that Jesus made the love of the Triune God visible, and real, and […]

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June 7, 2020 (The Holy Trinity) – Matthew 28:16-20

Matthew 28:16-20 On the Edge of a Diverse, Loving World with the Trinity The Holy Trinity – June 7, 2020 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB As if we needed it, this past week we have been given a forceful reminder that             we live in a diverse world. In fact, the day I write […]

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May 31, 2020 (Day of Pentecost) – John 20:19-23

John 20:19-23 John’s Pentecost Day of Pentecost – May 31, 2020 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Has the boredom set in yet? The boredom of our lives’ restrictions? The boredom of the sameness of days? It could be monotony and routine that is getting to you,             even if you are trying to work […]

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