John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise...
What Is Baptism?
posted by DJL
Do you remember anything about your baptism? If you’re like me – that is, if you were baptized as a baby – the answer is probably “no.” A second question: do you remember any stories about your baptism that your parents or others present have told you over the years. The two details...
Jesus First Sermon
posted by DJL
This week’s Bible Story Jam was produced with the folks at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. As their website describes, “Redeemer Lutheran Church’s 100-year story continues to unfold as our diverse community worships and serves together reflecting the kingdom of God on...
Luke 3:3-6
posted by DJL
He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every...
Honk If You Love Somebody
posted by DJL
This seemed like a perfect Monday post, especially the first Monday of the New Year. Moreover, I’ve decided to start a new category for the New Year, named simply “Good!” and placed in the Living Well section. Why? Because I think it’s so incredibly easy to feel somewhat overwhelmed by all the bad news that surrounds us – on the television or internet, at work or in the community, maybe even at home. In fact, sometimes it feels like is about all the gets featured in the media and we get so used to it that we don’t even notice how it’s sucking our energy and diminishing our vision. And so from time to time, when I come...