John 11:5-16 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6 So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days, 7 and then he said to his disciples, “Let us go back to Judea.” 8“But Rabbi,” they said, “a short while ago the Jews there tried to […]Read more
Dear family, “God is our refuge and strength. An ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way.” Those opening words from Psalm 46 inspired the greatest of all Lutheran hymns, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. Today those words are also our inspiration in this present time of Read more
Revelation 1: 1-2, 9-11a, 12-18 The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 9 I, John, your brother Read more
The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark the first chapter, verses 19-20 When he [Jesus] had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed […]Read more