by Pastor Harlan Heier I was recently asked, “Why do you go to Bible Study every week? As an ordained pastor, don’t you already have the Bible figured out?” I guess the…
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The Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners… ~Isaiah 61:1 On…
Children need protection. They need to be cared for. They need to be reassured when they are afraid. When it comes to our troubles, we are often no different than a child. We…
Let love and kindness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. ~Proverbs 3:3 Kindness to others must also be paired with kindness for ourselves….
Our jazz band led an inspiring worship service yesterday and ended it with this rendition of “He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands.” We hope this starts your week off with a…
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12) The idea of being a go-getter may…
In worship Epiphany weekend, Sunni talked about gifts and everyone was invited to take a Star Gift out of a basket as they left worship. Each star had a word on it. There…
Do surprise parties always work? You plan, you ask for secrecy, you park all the cars down the street, everyone hides, and you yell, “Surprise!” The person smiles, laughs and acts like he…
At First Lutheran, everyone is welcome at the communion table with this spoken and written invitation… This is Christ´s table. It´s a table of love and welcome. It´s a table of fellowship with…
First Lutheran was blessed to be the last stop on the winter concert tour of the Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir. Their musical contribution to our worship today was inspiring – to say the…
