The prophet – a man who preached repentance and baptism – is causing a commotion on the edge of the Empire. Normally, this man would be silenced – but he’s attracting too much interest and desire. And that’s odd because his message to the people is not what you’d expect. …
The Roman Empire has tight control on the public lives of its people. The Sanhedrin has tight control on the religious lives of the Jewish people. And suddenly, there is a voice – calling for change. Folks flock to hear this voice – a grizzly looking prophet who has prepared …
There is chaos & terror in the capitol city. There is a rebel preacher who preaches Good News but makes the established faith leaders & the Empire nervous. And that rebel preacher knows it. So he counsels his followers – that there will be signs of calamity and chaos. Some …
Blessing and honor and glory and power be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. Amen. Fitting words for a king or a president or a mayor. Lauds and accolades abound – especially as we come full circle in the church year. Last November, we waited anxiously …
I’ve been thinking a lot about this week’s readings as I have experienced birth through death this week. As we approach the end of the liturgical church year, many of us will experience endings and beginnings. There will be pain and sorrow, joy and laughter. But through one comes the …
How would you live if you were not afraid? Fear is used by politicians to gain our votes, by the media to get our attention, by advertising firms to sell us what we don’t need, and by TV evangelists to get our donations. What fears are used against us? One …
Together with James Cahill, a Veterans Advocate, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church invites you to an afternoon of information and community on Saturday November 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM. A panel of veterans from the Armed Forces will share their stories of service and the transition back into civilian …
On All Saints Sunday. we remember loved ones who have been laid in the tomb. We know the acute grief of Mary, Martha, and Jesus. We know the reality of death that lies so close. We know that at any moment the phone call could come with news we dread. …
As many of you know, part of our mission is to be sent out to tell the Good News of Jesus. One of the ways that we’ve determined how that works is to welcome non-profit groups meeting the needs of the community into our facility – so that they can …
We’re back with a new blog post. I (Pastor Tina) apologize for the lack of posting. I promise to better. so…this week in the life of Shepherd of the Hills… This Sunday, we celebrate the 16th century reformation of the church as well as the continually reforming nature of our faith …