I Am Making All Things New By Patra Mueller, Family Life Minister As I was walking in Lincoln Park last summer, struggling to accept what life looked like during the pandemic, I heard the Spirit whisper this phrase, “I am making all things new.” As I thought about it, I...
The Gift of Holy Week By Carla Huizenga Being welcomed home changes everything. If you are a student, you may have had a bad day at school. Maybe you didn’t get the grade you desired or were picked on at recess. Having your parent or loved one open the door when you get home, and give...
A Scenic View By Amy Kopecky The patch of sunlight on the living room floor reminds me how much difference a year makes. Last March, this patch was my spot. I was extremely nauseous from pregnancy and like a cat, I stretched across the floor, absorbing all the comfort a body can get in...
Never Give Up By Patra Mueller, Family Life Minister Do you know the story behind the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir? I recently came across the story of its turbulent beginnings. The Brooklyn Tabernacle, located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, and home of the famous 250 member...
God is with Us in the Storms of Life By Lois Brumberg John 6:16-21 My family used to go fishing on a lake in the mountains of Idaho. One day, coming back from such an excursion, a squall came up. Peaceful blue water turned grey. The waves were so high they looked higher than our...
What a Friend We Have in Jesus By Rev. Kris Kunkel Groundhogs Day! Deja Vu! Same old, same old! Here we go again! Been there, done that! Chasing my tail! Ever have that feeling? Ever sat with someone with that feeling? Ever wondered...
Every Little Thing By Cooper JohnsonJunior at West Seattle HS and active in Hope's ofour2 HS Youth Group Sometimes it can be difficult to believe that God actually cares about the minor inconveniences in your life. It can seem like we all just muddle through our daily dose of annoyances...
ASH WEDNESDAY By Rev. Roger Sylwester Ash Wednesday has been an important day in the Christian Church. Traditionally (without COVID-19 restrictions) the service on this day includes the observance of the Lord’s Supper and the imposition of ashes on the forehead. This year you have...
At the Heart of our Universe is a Relationship By Tonia Davidson Numbers 6:26; Hebrews 10:24-25 British researchers recently discovered that one smile stimulates the pleasure center of the brain as much as 2,000 chocolate bars! Now that’s a study I’d like to participate in...
Rest By Erin Wicklund, Hope Lutheran Foundation One afternoon I was sitting alone in my office putting 110% of myself into a project, but completely disheartened by my progress. Exhaustion was setting in when my co-worker, Sister Rosemary, came to say goodbye for the day. Pulling on her coat...
