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Lenten Courage: A New Spiritual Space
This Lent, let’s go with confidence and courage knowing that God’s grace already abounds for us.
Ryan Heckman
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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Spiritual Good Deeds Rewarded?
This Lent, let us dedicate ourselves to humility & trust God’s guidance as we become more self-aware & dedicated to our spiritual practice.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Feb 15, 20245 min read
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The Glorious Light
Mark 9:2-9 In his book Consciousness Beyond Life Dutch cardiologist Dr. Pim van Lommel explores the science of near-death-experiences. ...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Feb 14, 20246 min read
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Our Discipleship Calling: Service, Prayer, and Sharing the Message
The question we should ask ourselves during this season of the church year is: what does this scripture reading teach us about the ministry?
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Feb 5, 20246 min read
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Christ’s Authority Over Demons
Through Jesus, we find liberation from inner demons, be they symbolic, spiritual, or real. In his authority, we are healed. Amen.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 30, 20245 min read
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Costly Discipleship
Mark 1:14-20 Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and seminary professor in Germany in the first half of the...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 25, 20246 min read
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Christmas Theology: Emmanuel Brings Peace on Earth
Luke 2: 1-19 In the cold and muddy trenches of World War One Europe, on December 24, 1914, British soldiers heard something peculiar from...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 25, 20248 min read
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Birthing God into the World
Luke 1:26-38 In 2015 National Geographic magazine named Mary of Nazareth the most important woman in world history.[1]Â Similar lists of...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 25, 20246 min read
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The Greatest Gift of All
On Epiphany we are called to ask: what gift do we present to Jesus?
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 8, 20245 min read
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Advent Mindfulness
May you be blessed this Advent season with the hope and peace and joy and love of Christ. May you have patience for his coming.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Dec 4, 20235 min read
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The Undercover King
In this parable, we learn how Jesus can be compared to the hit TV show "Undercover Boss" and what that means for our salvation as Lutherans.
Office Administrator
Nov 29, 20237 min read
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Parousia: Be Prepared!
The Boy Scout motto echoes in a parable on spiritual readiness. Beyond a dramatic second coming, it's about mindfulness for God's presence.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Nov 13, 20236 min read
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Life and Death: Our Call to be Saints
Matthew 5:1-12 Today is All Saints Sunday, the Sunday following November 1st All Saints Day, the day of the church year we pay special...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Nov 13, 20235 min read
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Reformation: Returning to the Church’s True Mission
Martin Luther reminded us of God's love and grace. Our true calling is to love and serve, aligning our will with God's.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Nov 2, 20236 min read
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Give to God What is God’s
As we reflect on Jesus’ call to give to God what is God’s, let us remember that all we have is from God.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Oct 25, 20235 min read
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Unfair Goodness
In Christ, God draws all people to Himself and in this parable Christ teaches us to be ready for the unfair goodness God is eager to give.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Sep 25, 20236 min read
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Forgiveness Heals and Transforms
Matthew 18:21-35 & Genesis 50 Pastor Charles was an 83-year-old retired pastor who was preaching on forgiveness one Sunday. He shared the...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Sep 20, 20236 min read
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Conflict Resolution as Spiritual Practice
This week I invite you to try and view your relationships as spiritual practice. Be mindful of how you treat others.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Sep 13, 20236 min read
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Selfless Living
This is the roadmap to the path of a selfless life. This is a passage I’d encourage you to read over and over again.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Sep 7, 20236 min read
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Answering Jesus’ Question
Matthew 16:13-20 You ever not know what to say? Find yourself at a loss for words? I was struggling to find a funny example of such a...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Aug 29, 20236 min read
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