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 | Aug 3, 2022 | Humanity, Youth
My dog embarks on a new journey of discovery every day, even though we walk almost the same path. She is in very familiar surroundings and yet around each corner (and especially at every signpost), there are new discoveries to be made. Scents I cannot detect....
by Pastor Tim Koester | Jun 29, 2022 | Church, Humanity
The recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned the 1973 decision of Roe vs. Wade has reignited the debate over abortion in our society and within the church. Listening to friends and colleagues, it’s clear we don’t all think alike on this deeply personal and...
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 | Mar 18, 2021 | Church, Humanity, News and Events, Uncategorized
There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. – Gal. 3:28 Even before the senseless murder of Asian Americans in Atlanta this week, the ELCA had designated this...
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...
