Sheridan Lutheran Church

Pastor: Eric Bostrom Bostrom Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Faith Talk Questions: Who do you relate with more in the Christmas story, Mary or Joseph? What emotions do you imagine Joseph felt when he first found out that Mary was pregnant? Families come in all shapes and sizes. Jesus' family was not conventional. In what ways is your family unique and unconventional? Where do you see the presence of Ch...

Pastor: Rhonda Bostrom Love Came Down | Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14 & Luke 1:26-38 Faith Talk Questions: Think about a time you knew God was telling you to do something, but you were afraid. The angel Gabriel’s first words to Mary were ‘do not be afraid.’ How can faith help you overcome fear? The angel Gabriel says, “With God, nothing is impossible.” How does this promise affect your life rig...

Devotion Writer: Cindy Swanson Series: Love Came Down | Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 12/16/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Joanna Clay Series: Love Came Down | Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 18-19; Isaiah 9:2-7 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 12/09/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Love Came Down | Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 18-19 & Isaiah 9:2-7 Faith Talk Questions: Did you grow up with the tradition of lighting an Advent Wreath in your home? Do you light an Advent Wreath in your home today? Have you ever discovered a lost gift that wasn’t given because it had been hidden? What is the story behind the gift? Date: 12/05/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Churc...

Devotion Writer: Randy Hawthorne Worship Series: Love Came Down | Scripture: Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 3:1-6 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 12/02/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Eric Bostrom Love Came Down | Scripture: Romans 13:8-10 & Matthew 3:1-6 Faith Talk Questions: What do you remember about Advent as a kid? What Christmas preparations do you start on Thanksgiving weekend? In what ways is gift-giving a joyful experience of love? In what ways is it stressful and emotional? How can you express Christmas love beyond gift giving? How can you or your family s...

Devotion Writer: Dacia Kruse Series: Thanksgiving | Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 11/25/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Michelle Oetken Thanksgiving | Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Faith Talk Questions: What is something in your life that inspires gratitude? Is gratitude difficult in any part of your life? How do you express or experience gratitude in your relationships? Do you have a situation in which you could practice gratitude? Date: 11/21/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Finding Union | Scripture: Luke 22:7-23 Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever received or been part of a “home Communion?” What was that like for you? Do you believe that creating a “spiritual union” is why some have such a strong desire to receive Communion? What if Jesus instituted The Lord’s Supper out of his desire to be in communion with you? How would that change how you r...

Devotion Writer: Janece Nelson Series: Finding Union | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 11/11/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Rhonda Bostrom Finding Union | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Faith Talk Questions: Why do you think it’s important to eat together as a family? Why is it “hard work” to wait for our loved ones to join us for a meal? How do these reflections influence how you receive communion? Who do you need to wait for the next time you celebrate the Lord’s Supper? Date: 11/07/2021 at Sheridan Luther...

Devotion Writer: Cheryl Stubbendieck Series: Finding Union | Scripture: Romans 3:21-24 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 11/04/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Finding Union | Scripture: Romans 3:19-28 Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever been denied Communion? How did that feel? Were you ever part of a church that had the practice of denying Communion to others? Did that feel problematic to you? What does receiving the sacrament mean to you? How much does it mean to you? What word or phrase would you most like to hear uttered to you,...

Pastor: Rhonda Bostrom Principles | Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22 Faith Talk Questions: Why is being a part of the church important for you and/or your family? What are the ways you grow in faith by being a part of the church? How can you invite others to be a part of the community of faith? Date: 10/24/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Julie Anderson Series: Principles | Scripture: Luke 16:15 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 10/21/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Principles | Scripture: Luke 16:10-15 Faith Talk Questions: Do you have any yard signs? If so, what do they say? What is the one principle you have focused upon during this series? Were you able to filter decisions through this principle? What does “having integrity” mean to you? How well balanced is your life? Do you feel like you live with holistic balance? Do you trust that...

Devotion Writer: Preston Thiemann Narrator: Jared Rechsteiner Series: Principles | Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-10 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 10/14/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Rhonda Bostrom Principles | Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-10 Faith Talk Questions: When have you felt courageous in your life of faith? When has courage eluded you? How can you foster God’s spirit of power, love and self-discipline in your life?  Date: 10/10/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cindy Swanson Worship Series: Principles | Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 10/07/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Michelle Oetken Principles  Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9  Faith Talk Questions:  How do you define the difference between happiness & joy? How does Jesus' good news of the gift of joy and freedom from anxiety affect you? How can you live into joy that is found in Jesus?   Date: 10/3/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Joanna Clay Series: Principles | Scripture: Luke 14:1-11 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 09/03/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Principles | Scripture: Luke 14:1-11 Faith Talk Questions: Who is the most humble person you know? Why would you describe them as humble? What do you perceive true humility to be? Do you connect true humility with self-reflection? What was the best dinner party you’ve ever attended? What was the worst dinner party you’ve ever attended? Date: 09/26/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Chu...

Devotion Writer: Fran Baatz Devotion reader: Pam Magdanz Series: Principles | Scripture: Mark 6:30-44 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 09/23/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Eric Bostrom Principles | Scripture: Mark 6:30-44 Faith Talk Questions: Who shares compassion with you? What does it feel like to receive the compassion of another? Who do you give compassion to? How can you recognize when compassion fatigue might be setting in? What are ways that help you receive the gift of rest? What are ways that you resist letting go and letting God? Date: 09/19/2021...