Most of us like to think of ourselves as good people, generally caring, but yet there is so much suffering in the world. Why? Because we're looking to our own interests, not to the interests of others. We're just doing right for ourselves. The Christian life is the opposite, it's not a life of caring only after I take care of me, but caring for others first, even when it's not my interest. By Pastor Lars Hammar of Lord of Grace Lutheran Church in Marana, Arizona. www.lordofgrace.org

In the parable of the Laborers in the vineyard, Jesus gives us a glimpse of a kingdom of God that is generous with abundance.

At the end of the day, whatever practices we do as part of our faith, and whatever we abstain from, we still do what we do for Jesus.

Jesus specifically tells his disciples that if someone in the church has sinned against another, that they should take it directly to that person in private. Sounds so simple, so why is it so hard to do? And why did Jesus have to have us start that way, instead of just going straight to the board? And what are the consequences of short-cutting his process?

The Holy Spirit and the spiritual life cannot be forced; one must learn to wait with patience for God’s time. Pastor Lars Hammar, August 30, 2020.

Pastor Lars Hammar at Lord of Grace Lutheran Church in Marana, Arizona. Burnout and Gifts - looking at avoiding burnout by pursuing our spiritual gifts and finding where God is leading us.

Occasional short talks from members of Lord of Grace Church on how God has been at work in their lives. This week's speaker is Sue Justis

Occasional short talks from members of Lord of Grace Church on how God has been at work in their lives. This week's speaker is Lori Brown

Guest preacher, Pastor Paul Hammar, brings us the word from his cabin up north.

The Feeding of the 5000 is more than a miracle story, it's a story of how Jesus gives all the food he has for a crowd that is hungry and sick, without a plan for himself, other than faith in God.