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A Grand Expression of Faith (Hebrews 11:1-12)

Posted on August 10, 2022June 30, 2022 By Grace Lutheran Santa Maria No Comments on A Grand Expression of Faith (Hebrews 11:1-12)
A Grand Expression of Faith (Hebrews 11:1-12)
Devotional, Pentecost, Scripture, The Bible, Worship

This is one of the grand chapters of the Bible, a gallery of notable portraits of ancient great believers, each drawn with a master hand. They all believed the unseen, they all trusted a promise, things for which they had to wait and hope. One grand characteristic makes them all kin—faith. Things adverse, matters contradictory, … Read More “A Grand Expression of Faith (Hebrews 11:1-12)” »

Bible Translations

Posted on August 7, 2022June 30, 2022 By Grace Lutheran Santa Maria No Comments on Bible Translations
Bible Translations
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You may have noticed that the readings for Pentecost 9 through 12 sounded a little different. That’s because The Message translation was used instead the more frequently used English Standard Version translation of the Bible. There is much debate about the “correct” or “appropriate” translation to use when reading the Scriptures. What follows is a … Read More “Bible Translations” »

Christmas In July

Posted on July 29, 2022 By Grace Lutheran Santa Maria No Comments on Christmas In July
Christmas In July
Devotional, Scripture, Worship

At the core, a moral is intended to answer the question, “What should I/we do?” More specifically, “What is the right thing to do, say, believe, think or feel, at any given moment?” We become painfully aware of moral failure when we are informed by others that we have failed to support them in a … Read More “Christmas In July” »

Arboreal Theology

Posted on July 29, 2022June 30, 2022 By Grace Lutheran Santa Maria No Comments on Arboreal Theology
Arboreal Theology
Pentecost, Worship

The mighty tree. A symbol of the power and beauty of creation, proud surveyor of the natural world and a beacon of hope standing tall above manmade structures. But what is the tree without its roots? Christians have spent millennia contemplating the “fruit” of trees as a metaphor for spiritual health and expression. We have … Read More “Arboreal Theology” »

Martha’s Lesson

Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 By Grace Lutheran Santa Maria No Comments on Martha’s Lesson
Martha’s Lesson
Scripture, The Bible

The Good Samaritan is renowned for his righteous and self-less behavior toward the man on the side of the road. Martha was condemned by Jesus for “trying to do the right thing.” Mary was praised for “doing nothing.” What’s the deal? These are important theological lessons and should be reflected upon at length. A few … Read More “Martha’s Lesson” »

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