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Sent Out to Transform the World
Today we celebrate the day the disciples became apostles, when those who learn became those who are sent out. Today we celebrate the day...
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- May 24, 2020
- 7 min
Are we there yet?
Back in the day when I was a kid, we took long car trips several times a year. My brother and I sat in the back seat of the car, playing...
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- May 17, 2020
- 5 min
I Will Not Leave You Orphaned
During this period of sheltering in place, my family has been revisiting the Harry Potter series. My husband and children are listening...
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- May 10, 2020
- 6 min
Comfort, Hope, Promise
Jesus said these words to his disciples the night before he died. “Do not let your hearts be troubled…In my Father’s house there are...
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- May 3, 2020
- 4 min
Modern Day “People of the Way"
In the lesson we have from the book of the Acts of the Apostles, it’s the season of Pentecost. 120 Jews from Galilee were among the...
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- Apr 25, 2020
- 7 min
The Sacredness of Everyday Life
Luke 24:13-35 This story about the road to Emmaus is one of my favorites from scripture. Two disciples are traveling to Emmaus, on the...
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- Apr 12, 2020
- 5 min
Dawn of a New Day
The setting is everything. Any writer knows that setting the stage/opening sentences for a story requires care— The location, the time,...
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- Apr 10, 2020
- 3 min
Behold, Your Son
Every Good Friday, we read the Passion according to St John. Since we can’t be together this year, I have been reading the passion on my...
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- Apr 9, 2020
- 4 min
Going to Dark Gethsemane
Pastor Brian Rajcok Matthew 26: 36-50 April 9, 2020 Hello and welcome to St. Matthew Lutheran Church’s virtual Maundy Thursday message. ...
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- Apr 5, 2020
- 4 min
The Week Everything Changed
Pastor Julie The week of March 8, everything changed. We had spent the weekend hosting out of town family and friends from CA, IN, and...
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- Apr 2, 2020
- 4 min
All Creation Praises the Lord!
Pastor Brian Rajcok Psalm 148 St. Matthew Lutheran Church April 2, 2020 This psalm speaks to the glory of God’s good creation. In it we...
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- Mar 28, 2020
- 5 min
Suffering and Solitude
Brian Rajcok John 11:1-45 March 29, 2020 The raising of Lazarus is one of the most powerful stories in all of scripture. It’s full of...
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- Mar 21, 2020
- 5 min
Put On Your Faith Glasses
About a year ago, both my husband and my 18 year old son got glasses. Since it was a new thing for both of them, they had to learn to...
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- Mar 19, 2020
- 3 min
Eagle's Wings
3/19 Evening Prayer Welcome everyone, to Thursday evening prayer in Lent. We are keeping it simple today, sharing a scripture, message...
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- Mar 14, 2020
- 4 min
From Fear to Trust
Pastor Brian Rajcok John 4:5-42 Sunday, March 15, 2020 There’s a lot going on in the world right now. The past few weeks have been a bit...
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- Mar 9, 2020
- 3 min
On Being Born Again
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be born? The experience is shrouded in mystery, since none of us remember it, But scientific...
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- Mar 6, 2020
- 3 min
Our First Vocation
My dad was always the gardener of the family. It wasn’t just a summer thing either-- In the dead of winter, he ordered seeds from the...
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- Mar 1, 2020
- 5 min
DIY Faith
Pastor Julie 3/1/2020 Darcy was a bright young woman, 20 years old. We were part of a Christian dinner and discussion group at college. ...
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- Feb 23, 2020
- 4 min
Crash and Burn
Pastor Julie 2/23/2020 When my son Joel was young, he used to be fascinated by Youtube videos of crashes. His favorite was a compilation...
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- Feb 16, 2020
- 5 min
The Benefits of Challenge
Pastor Julie 2/16/20 It’s February, and that means that new year’s resolutions at the R-S household are now 6 weeks old. My husband...
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