How are you at keeping promises? It’s not always easy is it? Sometimes we tell someone we are going to do something but then we don’t do it. But God keeps God’s promise. Today’s scripture reading is about how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the promises that God has made to save God’s people. […]
Grace on a Mission
Sermons from Pastor Tom Scholwert
Hold My Hand
When I’m sick, hold my hand. When I’m worried, hold my hand. You could make a long list of things to go with this phrase couldn’t you? We’re wired for connection. We are relational beings. We see Jesus demonstrating that in this brief encounter with Simon’s mother-in-law who is sick. He takes her hand and […]
Becoming Famous
Have you ever had a “brush with fame?” I’m talking about one of those moments when you get close to or meet a celebrity. I think most people have had an experience like this and it’s fun to sit around with friends and tell the stories. We are somewhat obsessed with movie stars and musicians […]
Ready, Set, Go!
The starter says, “ready, set, go!” and the runners are off. It’s a familiar scene isn’t it? Whether it’s starting a game of tag as a kid or running a 5K, I’ve used those three words hundreds of times. The moment the sprint starts is exhilarating, but when we sprint we soon run out of […]
Our Intimate Loving God
Do you allow yourself to be seen? All of you? Flaws and all? It can be hard to allow this. Sometimes we don’t want to be seen because we want to hide our flaws. Maybe we’re afraid that someone won’t love us if they see who we really love us. But we have an intimate, […]
Is God Pleased?
January 6, 2021 will be one of those days we will never forget. On that day a mob tried to overthrow the Capital of the United States. They failed but left a trail of destruction and death. It was a sad day for our country. Now I sit with this question, “Is God Pleased?” When […]
