Ascension Lutheran Church Podcast

In Line to See Jesus

Luke 12 begins with an interesting tidbit: Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples… (Luke 12:1) I had never noticed the trampling phrase before. Not that it wasn’t there. Just didn’t register in my thoughts. Never thought about how Jesus had become so famous people climbed over each other to get near him.

It's Hard to Be Good - There's A Better Way

God's requirements are like a sledgehammer and the heart is a ragged piece of concrete being beaten and smashed. But to what end?

Hearing God's Voice

Does God seem silent when you pray? Perhaps we’re unable to hear His call? Maybe we’re only open to certain answers?

In Step With the Spirit No Matter the Weather

When we got to Romania, people were acting like they were in Death Valley. They were swimming in the public fountains. Hiding in cellars to stay cool. Fans with misters wherever people were sitting outside. It was only 95.

Let Us Not Become Weary In Doing Good

We are about half way through our fall sermon series on Christianity School of Life. As we follow Jesus we learn from him how to put into practice everything that he has taught.

An All-In-One Wash-and-Rinse Cycle

It caught my eye as I drove by at 80 mph. Holding shop right next to the concrete barrier. Totally out of place. A front-loading washing machine. Upright. Ready for its first customer.

Christianity School of Life: Finances

Amazing People Had Amazing Birth Stories

In the OT people who are given specials jobs by God often had a cool birth story.

Christianity School of Life: Our World View

Keeping Your Spirit Fit

“If you were here helping us you wouldn’t need to be out walking.” So said one of the roofers in the neighborhood (someone I knew).