Our Champion Gives Us Confidence
It was the 41st day in a row. Can you imagine? 41 days of having the biggest bully on the block come out and taunt you. 41 days of cowering in fear, in embarrassment, in shame.
It was the 41st day in a row. Can you imagine? 41 days of having the biggest bully on the block come out and taunt you. 41 days of cowering in fear, in embarrassment, in shame.
Back in 1977, Pastor William Lauterbach wrote a commentary on the events of Holy Thursday and Good Friday. It is called, “The Crucial Hours.” It’s the inspiration for our midweek services this year.
We’ve reached the end of the season of Epiphany. Today, we’ll have one last look at what needs to be uncovered, only today it’s going to feel different.
Jesus said it clearly to the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate right before his crucifixion: “My kingdom is not of this world.” He meant that in almost every sense.
There once were two men who flew together on the same flight. One of the men had a horrible flight, one had a great flight.
Today’s Gospel account starts with some dirty nets and discouraged men. Three are mentioned by name, but there were actually four—Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, is named in other accounts.
“He who has a “why” to live for can bear with almost any “how.” Those words originally attributed to German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche were used by Viktor Frankel in describing his experiences in a concentration camp.
It’s been a distinct joy as a father to see my children grow in faith. My son, Solomon, is almost 5 now and we’ve been having some good conversations about Jesus.
Let’s play a word association game. What’s the first thing that pops into your head when I say: “Good Neighbor?”
When you stop to think about it, our sight tends to be the sense we trust the most. We use phrases like, “I’ll believe it when I see it,” or “I don’t believe what I just saw!”
Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2310 Independence Lane
Madison, WI 53704
