by Pastor Tim Koester | Aug 31, 2022 | Humanity, Theology
As part of what we traditionally call “The Sermon on the Mount”, Jesus teaches the disciples the Lord’s Prayer using these words: “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” ~Matthew 6:12 Not sinners. Not trespassers. We are to forgive...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Mar 9, 2022 | News and Events, Theology
-Psalm 46 – Grounding for uprooted and chaotic times God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam,...
by Coco Lyons | Jun 7, 2021 | Theology
Readings: Galatians 1:1-10 Romans 1:1-15 Background: Lutheran Study Bible (Introduction to Galatians, paragraph 2) Other Jewish leaders who were believers in Jesus had come to Galatia. They insisted that to be acceptable to God the non-Jewish believers must observe...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Apr 21, 2021 | Church, Humanity, Theology
When George Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020 there was broad condemnation of the actions of Derek Chauvin and the other police officers. Only two days later, on May 27, 2020, Omaha police chief Todd Schmaderer said in a statement: We are deeply disturbed by what we...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Feb 24, 2021 | Church, News and Events, Theology
Law and Gospel: How do we pray for God’s kingdom to come in a broken world? The Arrests As of now, over 275 arrests have been made in connection with the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol. News sources report more than 400 investigations have been opened based on some...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Feb 10, 2021 | Church, Humanity, Theology
The two hands of God. Are church and state really separate? The scene Minutes after Senators were rushed out of the Senate chamber, part of the mob that stormed the Capitol made their way into that now empty room. Some riffled through desks while several men made...
