Unconditional and Overarching Grace

First Sunday in Lent Text: Genesis 9:8-17 Pastor Jean M. Hansen   “The first thing Noah did was to thank God for rescuing them, just as God had promised. And the first thing God did was make…

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Ashes: a Message of Death and Life

Ash Wednesday Text: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 and Psalm 51:1-12 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        It’s an Ash Wednesday Valentine’s Day, which seems to be an oxymoron (a combining of…

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Reluctant Transitions

Pastor Sandy Selby Transfiguration Sunday   Mark 9:2-9            There is no way Peter wanted anything to do with following Jesus back down that mountain! To…

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Being Compelled to Proclaim

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Text: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39 Pastor Jean M. Hansen      No doubt you have heard stories that champion the importance of perseverance in…

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Not Satisfied Until Justice and Righteousness Flow

4th Sunday after Epiphany/RIC Sunday Text: Amos 5:21-24 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        In September of 2020 Faith Lutheran Church became a Reconciling in Christ (RIC)…

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Make a Beeline to Jesus, and Be All-In for Him

Third Sunday after Epiphany Text: Mark 1: 14-20 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        It’s already the third Sunday in January and the third Sunday after Epiphany. A great deal has…

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Getting Off…and Back On…Track

The Epiphany of Our Lord Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        The Christmas Season ended on Friday and yesterday, January 6, was the actual date of the final…

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Christmas Continues into 2024

First Sunday of Christmas Text: Luke 2:22-40 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        It’s still Christmas…. All week on Facebook I’ve been sharing beautiful photos and scripture quotes…

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