Ground Up Faith

In this episode we consider the crucifixion of Jesus in preparation for Christ the King Sunday.

Today we hear the story of the rich fool who brings down his barns to put up larger ones. What does this story have to say to us today in the complexity of our lives? Listen in to find out!

At the NC Synod's 2022 Gathering Bishop Tim Smith issued a challenge to the 197 congregations in our Synod that 70% would become involved in the work of Refugee Resettlement through Lutheran Services of the Carolinas.  As a Fundraiser through Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for the LSC Be The Light Campaign to Resettle Refugees, I will be riding my bike to and from work Monday - Friday for the...

Today Jesus promises to send an advocate to accompany us. But what exactly is an advocate and what does this look like in our life? Listen to find out more!

Today we hear Jesus' command to love one another; but the context for this lesson will have a lot to say about what loving really means.

Today we hear Jesus passing along the greatest commandment, to join him in his act of love. But the context of this commandment will open up the true depth of this act of love.

We find Jesus in the Temple today celebrating Jewish Festivals that call people to remember their identity as people of God. Jesus uses that occasion to remind us to consider carefully the voices we listen to in understanding our lives in the light of God.

Today we hear a story about Jesus' time in Jerusalem celebrating Jewish History. He invites us to listen to his voice as opposed to others.

Today we hear the story of Jesus' third appearance to his disciples following his Resurrection.  It's an odd story...and yet a familiar one as well. What might it have to say to us today?

In today's sermon we hear the story of doubting Thomas and we wonder about what's so wrong with doubt...and if there may in fact be better names for Thomas. Listen in to find out more.

Today we observe Palm Sunday...only today's account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem makes no mention of Palms...what's up with that?

Today we hear about Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We're familiar with people making entrances...we've made a few ourselves. But what does Jesus' entrance have to say to us?

In today's sermon we hear about an evening Jesus Spends with his friends where Mary anoints his feet.

Today we hear the Parable of the Prodigal Son and consider the importance of counting...who counts? Listen on the find out!

Today we consider the Parable of the Prodigal Son...but which character should be the focus of this Parable and what might that say to us?

Today we consider a rather uncomfortable text about challenging stories...alongside it, we consider uncomfortable stories from our own day.

In today's episode of Brewing Thoughts, we consider the Journey of Nicodemus as he moves from being just another Pharisee to being a disciple of Jesus. Along the way we'll consider what his story means for our own faith journey.

Today we hear Jesus tell a story about a gardener caring for an underproducing fig tree. The gardener has a trick up his sleeve for the tree...and that might just be a trick for you as well!

Today we consider the image of a hen gathering her brood under her wings as an image for how Jesus cares for us and invites us to care for others.

Today we hear of an encounter between Jesus and the Pharisees where they express concern for Jesus' well being. We consider in closer detail who these Pharisees are.

Today we again consider the story of Jesus' temptation; but today we consider it alongside our own temptation in the wilderness.

In today's episode of Brewing Thoughts, we pause to consider the origins and the enduring significance of an odd, yet meaningful Christian Practice, Ash Wednesday.

Today we consider Jesus' temptation by the devil in the wilderness. A conversation comes out about how we use Scripture. Have you had a conversation lately about how you use Scripture?

Today we again consider the story of the Transfiguration. We meet two only sons and consider what their relationship might mean for our own faith lives.