Author Archive: Pastor Bob
Pastor Bob
August 14, 2022
Jeremiah 23. 23-29Church is rooted in promise and proclamation, not practice! If only … If only we were a little more outgoing … If only we were a little more friendly, a little more welcoming … If only we worked…
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Pastor Bob
August 10, 2022
the ninth sunday after pentecost the PRAYER … Almighty God, you sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your church. Open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may be ready to receive…
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Pastor Bob
August 7, 2022
Genesis 15. 1-6Not because. Not if. Not when. God just loves! It was the November Luther turned twenty-seven. He and a fellow monk were traveling from Erfurt to Rome on official business. He’d been a priest for three years. A…
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Pastor Bob
August 3, 2022
the 8th sunday after pentecost the PRAYER … Benevolent God, you are the source, the guide, and the goal of our lives. Teach us to love what is worth loving, to reject what is offensive to you, and to treasure…
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Pastor Bob
August 1, 2022
smallCatechism, the Creed, article 2The reason for believing isn’t, simply, to believe; it’s to love! July 19th was a Tuesday, that year. I’d finished up a third year at Arizona State. It was that night when a chain of thunderstorms…
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Pastor Bob
July 30, 2022
the 7th sunday after pentecost the PRAYER … Almighty and ever-living God, you are always more ready to hear than we are to pray, and you gladly give more than we either desire or deserve. Pour upon us your abundant…
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Pastor Bob
July 24, 2022
mark russell, synodically-authorized worship leaderchrist’s lutheran church, odessa texas Luke 11. 1-13 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of each heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer. Songwriters Richard Marx and…
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Pastor Bob
July 21, 2022
the 6th sunday after pentecost the PRAYER … Eternal God, you draw near to us in Christ, and you make yourself our guest. Amid the cares of our lives, make us attentive to your presence, that we may treasure your…
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Pastor Bob
July 18, 2022
reflecting on the journeyThe church isn’t changed by being made different, but by being loved! By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the words. Flashing on. Scrolling across. Digital signs, in front of churches, all across town. “Love God. Love others.”…
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Pastor Bob
July 13, 2022
the fifth sunday after pentecost the PRAYER … O Lord God, your mercy delights us, and the world longs for your loving care. Hear the cries of everyone in need, and turn our hearts to love our neighbors with the…
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