OP Lutheran Church Pastor's Blog

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like... When I was a senior in high school I

Wheat or Weed? In the Gospel of Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, Jesus tells a parable

Be Hospitable Gospel: Matthew 10:40-42 [Jesus said to the twelve:] 40“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me,

The Gift of the Holy Spirit and Our Newest Confirmands

The Gift of the Holy Spirit and Our Newest Confirmands Today many of us wear the color red to commemorate

We Are One Are you familiar with the African Bible Study method? It involves reading a scripture passage aloud, using

It's All About Love. Some of us can recall the show and song that go with these quotes: "Who

Labels or Love? Today’s world is full of labels. We pigeonhole everyone into a “box”, such that we can create

Peace Be With You What does the passing of the peace mean to you? When we share God's peace with

How do Christians come to faith? That first Easter night didn't start out as a cause for celebration, did it?