Youth and adults from South Santiago Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, MN showed up at Gloria Dei’s doorstep ready to work. Their smiles and attitudes radiated the love of Christ. We got out all the tools and after a brief orientation to Gloria Dei they jumped right in to work. Here’s a list of all […]
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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 […]
Actions Speak Louder
Has anyone ever done something for you that they really didn’t have to do? Maybe it was one of those unexpected acts of kindness that caused you to be very grateful. Jesus reminds us in today’s text that we need to do what we are called to do. Our actions matter. Of course, we know […]
Grace is Not Fair
What immediately comes to mind when you hear the word “grace.” We use this word quite often, particularly as Lutherans. Have you experienced grace? Do you give grace to others? This gospel story is a parable that Jesus tells about the radical nature of God’s grace. The landowner gives all the workers the same wage, […]