“Sometimes there is power in just showing up - just being present. And I have to wonder if that's not the ministry Joseph provided for Jesus.” – Pastor Lorne

Do you bring a lot of expectations into the season of Christmas? Pastor Lorne encourages us to leave the expectations of perfection behind and focus our efforts on showing up and being present to whatever the season brings.

“The good news is that in the roller coaster of our lives, when we don't feel as steady, we have a God who is.” – Pastor Lorne Hlad

Are you in a season of uncertainty? There are times when each of us grapples with uncertainty – even doubt! During those seasons, Pastor Lorne encourages us to remember that this is a normal part of the faith experience and that we worship a God that is always with us, shining His light, so that we can get to the other side.

“Wilderness is a place of testing and revelation - a place where distractions stand out, where pretenses fall away, and where people often become more open to God’s guidance.” – Pastor Melinda

Are you wandering in the wilderness? Feeling lost or uncertain can be a signal you are in a “wilderness season” of life. In today’s sermon, Pastor Melinda explores the Biblical concept of wilderness, what being in the wilderness might mean for you, and how you can find hope when you feel lost or uncertain.

“What we are called to do in this season is the same thing we’ve been called to our whole lives, which is love your neighbor, grow goodness, and practice forgiveness.” – Pastor Alex

What does it mean to prepare for the Lord’s coming? Pastor Alex explores Matthew 24:36-44 and ways we can prepare our hearts & minds for Christ’s return.

God's Gifts Fill Us with Gratitude | Pastor Melinda Garza Moran by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

The Gifts of God Flow Through Us | Pastor Alex Hoops by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

“We are called to be caretakers of what has been given to us. And when we begin to see our lives in this way, everything changes.” – Pastor Lorne

Pastor Lorne explores what role money, wealth, possessions play in our lives, how we can right-size our relationship with these resources, and how we can use our gifts so in service of something greater.

God's Gifts Unite Us | Pastor Melinda Garza Moran by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

“Grace is decidedly, unapologetically, definitively…by definition, free.” – Pastor Alex

Pastor Alex explores the amazing truth that God’s gift of grace is freely given to all people, not just a select few.

“Jesus comes to show us that the God of the universe is a God of grace, of love, of blessing, of healing.” – Pastor Lorne

Pastor Lorne reminds us that God’s love and grace is a gift freely given to all people, regardless of what we do or achieve.