How should I think about my neighbor's welfare? Who is my neighbor? What are my obligations to others? Jesus redefines these questions in terms of his life as the Good Sameritan. 

Art credit: 'Good Samaritan' by Annie Henrie Nader.

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Christ is Ringing the Chimes of Freedom 

Today we make our resolution to firmly follow Christ and trust His promises this New Year 2022. 

Even though Pastor Muhlenberg is rarely remembered, his work continues to impact us in positive ways. This is his story. 

Time and again in the Gospel, Jesus hears and responds to folks' prayers on behalf of others. Who do we need to pray for today? The Good Shepherd will answer. 

A Meditation for this Week based on 1 Sam 3:9 and John 1:43-51

In 1967 Martin Seligman initiated the field of research on learned helplessness. This can develop in childhood or adulthood as a response to enduring negative effects: neglect, abuse, famine, war, unjust imprisonment, chronic illness, etc. 

10 months into this pandemic we are seeing the negative effects of felt helplessness in ourselves and society. 

When the people of Israel felt powerless over the situation of their sin and suffering, God sent us Jeremiah. 

Today Jeremiah (select verses from chapter 31) teaches us hope in the Messiah Jesus

Here's a devotion for this weekend. Let us pray the Lord send workers from his church, like St. Luke, who will minister to the needs of body and soul