Jesus’ courage to face the cross comes from his desire that you would know him as your living God. It is the courage of a mother hen gathering us under her wings. When does desire inspire our courage? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_bjEliFVH8 Second Sunday in Lent (Year C) – February 21, 2016 – […]
It’s easy to cross through the mental and emotional door to victimhood. Jesus does not cross through. How can Jesus help us remain grateful for our lives and thus lead us away from temptation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WY-5xbDyLI First Sunday in Lent (Year C) – February 14, 2016 – Luke 4:1-13 St. […]
Jesus is no presidential candidate (thank God!), but if he were, what would he be like?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP0HWyqkjho Transfiguration of Our Lord – February 7, 2016 – Luke 9:28-36 St. Jacob’s-Spaders Lutheran Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia Candidate Jesus – Pastor Evan Davis So apparently it’s an election year. Have you heard about […]
No one is left out of God’s kingdom. No one is left out among us at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church…at least that’s the kind of Jesus-centered community we strive to be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19K_97HUnaM 3rd (4th) Sunday after the Epiphany – January 31 (24), 2016 Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a St. […]
Holy Week 2016 Palm / Passion Sunday – March 20 We will remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem where the people welcomed him as a king. But then we will learn how quickly the same crowds demanded his death, as we hear the Passion according to Luke. The Three Days […]
The world calls us many names. But Christ gives you a new name – my beloved child. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-6QylTn6jY 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany – January 17, 2016 – Isaiah 62:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 St. Jacob’s-Spaders Lutheran Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia A New Name – Pastor Evan Davis There’s a great […]
Are you looking for someone to save you? Are you tempted to play the savior for someone else? No need. Jesus has you both covered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aH_DHBLOyE Baptism of Our Lord (Year C) – January 10, 2016 – Isaiah 43:1-7, Luke 3:15-17,21-22 St. Jacob’s-Spaders Lutheran Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia You Don’t Need […]
We don’t often change our minds. When Christ was born, God changed a lot of people’s minds about just what he was doing in the world. It took an epiphany. Maybe we need one too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oVVRe_Om2U Epiphany of Our Lord (transferred) – Sunday, January 3, 2016 – Matthew 2:1-12 St. […]
On Christmas Eve, Pastor Evan couldn’t just preach this year – he had to make things a little more…lyrical. Here’s his “poem” for Christmas this year: Refrain: (x2) You might think God is done with us / But oh my! God is one of us! God loves us! Everybody: […]
John the Baptist, like all the prophets, is an unreasonable man. He has some strong opinions on how life should be lived and how God’s many gifts should be shared. You could call it an “economic plan” for the kingdom of God. And for John, one coat will do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iyOei3xgoA […]