3 Pentecost B—6/30/19 Galatians 5:1,13-25 Pr. Scott Kramer On the Sunday before Independence Day it seems appropriate that our reading from Galatians is all about freedom: Christ has set us free to live a free life. So, take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you! Well, what does freedom mean to you? If we were to take a survey this morning, some familiar responses likely would rise to the top: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom of the … [Read more...]
Loyalty or Love?
8 Pentecost C—7/10/17 Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37 Pr. Scott Kramer On our day off this past week my wife and I did what we often do this time of year: head into the mountains for a hike. Hikers have a list of what’s called the Ten Essential systems: Map and compass (navigation), sunglasses and sunscreen (sun protection), extra clothing (insulation), headlamp (illumination), matches (fire), repair kit, extra food (nutrition), extra water … [Read more...]
My Fred Meyer Rewards Card
19 Pentecost A—10/19/14 Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-13; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 [A little background to today’s reading from Matthew: The Herodians believe in big government and paying taxes. The Pharisees are for small or no government and opposed to the tax. This morning, Jesus has a conversation with the Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives. Listen to his message for each group Read Matthew 22:15-22.] I stopped in at Fred Meyer a couple of times this … [Read more...]