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We are beggars, this is true…. Sermon for August 24/25. As usual, my blog is months behind. But thought I’d post my sermon that I’m preaching this weekend. Continue reading →. I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ. Or maybe it’s something about that old Adam vs. new Adam thing, that actually leaves us feeling like we could never be disciples of Jesus. Where Shepherds Lately Knelt. Where shepherds lately knelt and kept the angel’s word,. I come in half belief, a pilgrim strangely stirred;. 8211; Jaroslav Vajda.
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Sermon for August 24/25 | gracewerks
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We are beggars, this is true…. Sermon for August 24/25. As usual, my blog is months behind. But thought I’d post my sermon that I’m preaching this weekend. So, do any of you like Chik-Fil-A? Our readings for today speak about the Sabbath, and about keeping it holy. The third commandment tells us that we are to hallow the day of rest. Luther’s small catechism asks us “What does this mean? So anyway, seems like taking a day of rest should be the easiest commandment of all, right? Some of you have probably ...
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What Is Mission? | gracewerks
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We are beggars, this is true…. It has taken me since May to finally realize just this single thought. Mission is realizing that we are. The in-breaking of the kingdom of God, and not just observers being convinced that it’s happening and feeling joy because of it. But then, the big leap is to connect ourselves to that very in-breaking. To self-identify as being a part of it. Missional thinking is that self-identification, and letting it inform our actions. This entry was posted in Reflections. Evangelica...
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Reflection on Luke 3:7 – Third Sunday of Advent | gracewerks
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We are beggars, this is true…. Reflection on Luke 3:7 – Third Sunday of Advent. Wow, so what the heck kind of Advent reading is this? With a friend like you, who needs a…. Fill in the blank. As I prepared for teaching class today, I struggled for some time with today’s gospel reading. If you’re like me, you think of Advent as all about quiet, preparation, darkening days, and the onset of Christmas and its brightness. But today we get a big “you brood of vipers! 8217; Gee, thanks, John! You are commenting...
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Crossing Analysis for Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 | gracewerks
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We are beggars, this is true…. Crossing Analysis for Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. This is a reworking of my earlier Crossing analysis, done with very helpful feedback from my Pastor…. Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. The Tradition of the Elders. He said to them, ‘Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it is written,. DIAGNOSIS – TOO DIRTY FOR GOD. STEP 1 – EXTERNAL PROBLEM – DIRTY COUNTERTOPS. STEP 2 – INTERNAL PROBLEM – DIRTY GERMS. For the Pharisees, it’s not just about clean hands. They have end...
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Largely Silent but Still Here | gracewerks
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We are beggars, this is true…. Largely Silent but Still Here. Right now I’m reading Anne Lamott’s. And if you’ve never read Anne Lamott, you are missing out. For the love of God, check her out. Fantasy keys won’t get you in. Almost every single thing you hope publication will do for you is a fantasy, a hologram – it’s the eagle on your credit card that only seems to soar. Surely they’ll listen, because I’ve got the certification. Did they learn anything? Was I any good? As the cross was raised and plante...
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Learning Unit Essay | gracewerks
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We are beggars, this is true…. In this way, I can see how faith formation might seem obligatory to someone, and that there exists a potential for it becoming a much more transformative experience for them. And so, for me, how can my shifting incarnational perspective inform my educational leadership, such that the learning experience might become incarnational for others? Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public).
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Recent Intercessions | gracewerks
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We are beggars, this is true…. Blogging my latest intercessions, while I’m thinking of them. Intercessions for October 28, 2012. God of Grace, in our fear we worry whether what we do or give is enough for you, and we see defeat. As Your Church, reform our fear into trust, that You claim us and forgive us, and shape our words and actions to joyfully offer that same promise of forgiveness to all people. Lord, in your mercy……. Lord, in your mercy……. Lord, in your mercy……. Intercessions for November 11, 2012.
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Educational Portfolio | gracewerks
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We are beggars, this is true…. One – Vision. Two – Knowledge. Three – Attitudes. Four – Skills. Five – Evaluation. This section of my blog serves as a portfolio to demonstrate my learnings toward educational leadership in the Master of Divinity program at Luther Seminary. The contents of each section are:. My current vision for educational leadership in communities of faith, and content that I have created. My self-assessment of my knowledge competencies. My self-assessment of my attitude competencies.
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