In Sunday's Gospel from Luke 12:49-56 Jesus does not hold back when he speaks of fire and division on account of his coming. Fire in scripture is a striking paradox - both…
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Gracious and loving God, We bring our backpacks filled with notebooks, pencils and aspirations - aspirations of learning, growth and new beginnings. A new school year is a time of anticipation and…
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In Sunday’s Gospel from Luke 12:32-40, Jesus offers comfort with these words: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” But right after…
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This weekend promises to be a busy one at First Lutheran! We are excited to welcome Pastor Liz Kocher, campus minister at the UNL Lutheran Center, as our guest preacher. During worship, we…
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In Sunday’s Gospel, the parable of the rich farmer (Luke 12) challenges our views on success and security. The farmer, whose land produces abundantly, plans to build bigger barns to store his wealth…
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Prayer is central to our faith, and in Sunday's Gospel from Luke 11:1-13, Jesus teaches us not only how to pray but also to persevere in it, even when it feels challenging. Let’s…
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Sometimes, we leave the Sanctuary during the postlude without giving it the same attention we afford the prelude. Yet, taking a moment to pause and listen to the postlude can be just as…
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This Sunday, come hang out with us for jazz worship! Whether it’s been a rough week or one worth celebrating, just show up as you are and soak in the joy, peace and…
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The journey to Nashville on Monday was filled with moments of reflection, connection and growth for our high schoolers. From the chaos of packing to the beauty of worship, each experience brought its…
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There’s something truly special when college students come back during the summer to share their gifts in worship. The Niebuhr triplets’ beautiful rendition of "How Great Thou Art" is sure to bring peace…
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