3 Easter A—4/26/20 Luke 24:13-35 Pr. Scott Kramer Today's question is the same one we heard last week: Can you see Jesus? Now on that same day, while two disciples were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. Maybe I’m the only one who finds that last verse interesting. …but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. For most of my life I understood that to mean God prevented them from seeing. But God does not … [Read more...]
At the Gate
16 Pentecost C (Michael & All Angels)—9/29/19 Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3; Revelation 12:7-12; Luke 16:19-31 Pr. Scott Kramer This past Thursday night, my wife and I drove to the movie theaters at The Landing to watch Downton Abbey. Any fans here? We have been fans from the very beginning of the TV series and were not disappointed by the movie! I admit that I am conflicted. I call Downton Abbey a sort of guilty pleasure. Why do many of us so enjoy this series … [Read more...]
Faithful in Much
15 Pentecost C—9/22/19 Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13 Pr. Scott Kramer As many of you know, September for many churches around the globe, including ours, is a Season of Creation. On the face of things, today’s readings on wealth and poverty don’t seem to have much of a connection. With a little effort, however, we may find a powerful connection. Jesus tells a story about choices and consequences: A rich man fires his business manager, accusing him of … [Read more...]