The basis for our teachings at Good Shepherd and all Lutheran Churches is: the scriptures of the Old and New Testament; the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds; and the Book of Concord (The Lutheran Confessional Writings). These works provide the anchor points for everything we do. They act as aides in helping us enter into the mystery of God’s presence and clarify the faithful teaching of the Lutheran Church. If one wants to dig deeper Read More …
Since last year we’ve (Good Shepherd) done several blessings during our celebration of the liturgy on Sundays. We’ve blessed bikes, chalk, backpacks, ashes, palms, people, and this month we are blessing our pets. But, that’s not even the half what we could do. The ELCA also publishes resources to bless new communion-ware, bells, organs, windows, paraments, vestments, houses, and more—there’s a lot of blessing going on. I am partial to these kinds of rites Read More …
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen Who do you identify with? So, who do you understand most in this Gospel? That’s to say, who do you identify yourself with the most here? Are you the crowd? The crowd doesn’t know what to make of Jesus. They follow him around seeing what he’s going to do next. Wondering what he’s about. But, they’re the crowd Read More …