Posts with the category “faith-amp-life”
New Series: Faith into Pracitce
by Pastor Nate on September 8th, 2025
Faith is NOT just an intellectual pursuit but rather a new way of being in the world. Read More
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This We Believe - Eschatology 3
by Pastor Nate on September 3rd, 2025
The current moment is all we have and it is all we need because we know that the future is in God’s hands. Read More
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This We Believe - Eschatology 3
by Pastor Nate on September 3rd, 2025
The current moment is all we have and it is all we need because we know that the future is in God’s hands. Read More
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This We Believe - Eschatology 2
by Pastor Nate on September 2nd, 2025
The Kingdom of God is a reality that we glimpse throughout our life times as God’s future hopes for the world break into our current moments. Read More
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This We Believe - Eschatology 2
by Pastor Nate on September 2nd, 2025
The Kingdom of God is a reality that we glimpse throughout our life times as God’s future hopes for the world break into our current moments. Read More
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This We Believe - Eschatology 1
by Pastor Nate on September 1st, 2025
this is exactly God’s plan. To reconcile all of creation back to God; to bring wholeness to all people Read More
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This We Believe - Eschatology 1
by Pastor Nate on September 1st, 2025
this is exactly God’s plan. To reconcile all of creation back to God; to bring wholeness to all people Read More
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This We Believe - Resurrection 3
by Pastor Nate on August 27th, 2025
If Jesus rose in his physical body than that also indicates that we will be fully restored in the resurrection. Read More
This We Believe - Resurrection 3
by Pastor Nate on August 27th, 2025
If Jesus rose in his physical body than that also indicates that we will be fully restored in the resurrection. Read More
This We Believe - Resurrection 2
by Pastor Nate on August 26th, 2025
Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God is communicating to the world that death is not an ending. Read More
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This We Believe - Resurrection 2
by Pastor Nate on August 26th, 2025
Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God is communicating to the world that death is not an ending. Read More
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This We Believe - Resurrection 1
by Pastor Nate on August 25th, 2025
We are the ongoing reality of Jesus’ Resurrection. Read More
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This We Believe - Resurrection 1
by Pastor Nate on August 25th, 2025
We are the ongoing reality of Jesus’ Resurrection. Read More
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Below the Surface
by Pastor Nate on August 21st, 2025
How many times in life do things look one way on the surface, but mean something entirely different when you finally see them clearly? Read More
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This We Believe - Crucifixion 3
by Pastor Nate on August 20th, 2025
God allows humans free will and freedom and yet all too often, this freedom is abused and results in acts of evil. This reality is what Jesus was confronting through his suffering on the cross. Read More
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This We Believe - Crucifixion 3
by Pastor Nate on August 20th, 2025
God allows humans free will and freedom and yet all too often, this freedom is abused and results in acts of evil. This reality is what Jesus was confronting through his suffering on the cross. Read More
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This We Believe - Crucifixion 2
by Pastor Nate on August 19th, 2025
The Creator of the Universe is present in human form, dies on the cross at Calvary. In this moment, it is revealed to us not just that Jesus suffers for us, but suffers with us. Read More
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This We Believe - Crucifixion 2
by Pastor Nate on August 19th, 2025
The Creator of the Universe is present in human form, dies on the cross at Calvary. In this moment, it is revealed to us not just that Jesus suffers for us, but suffers with us. Read More
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This We Believe - Crucifixion 1
by Pastor Nate on August 18th, 2025
The Cross of Christ proclaims to us that God would rather die than condemn us. Read More
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This We Believe - Crucifixion 1
by Pastor Nate on August 18th, 2025
The Cross of Christ proclaims to us that God would rather die than condemn us. Read More
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This We Believe - Eucharist 3
by Pastor Nate on August 13th, 2025
The scriptures are full of stories of times when God took ordinary people or ordinary objects to do something extraordinary. Read More
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This We Believe - Eucharist 3
by Pastor Nate on August 13th, 2025
The scriptures are full of stories of times when God took ordinary people or ordinary objects to do something extraordinary. Read More
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This We Believe - Eucharist 2
by Pastor Nate on August 12th, 2025
During Communion, the bread is blessed, broken, and given to the gathered community. Those movements are also a microcosm of the life of faith. Read More
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This We Believe - Eucharist 2
by Pastor Nate on August 12th, 2025
During Communion, the bread is blessed, broken, and given to the gathered community. Those movements are also a microcosm of the life of faith. Read More
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This We Believe - Eucharist 1
by Pastor Nate on August 11th, 2025
Holy Communion is often called the Eucharist, which means “Thanksgiving”. It is a shared meal where the gathered community shares in the very presence of Jesus together. Read More
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This We Believe - Eucharist 1
by Pastor Nate on August 11th, 2025
Holy Communion is often called the Eucharist, which means “Thanksgiving”. It is a shared meal where the gathered community shares in the very presence of Jesus together. Read More
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This We Believe - Ministry 3
by Pastor Nate on August 6th, 2025
Jesus also offers salvation in the way that he revealed to the world, God’s hope for our lives. Read More
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This We Believe - Ministry 2
by Pastor Nate on August 5th, 2025
The claim that God became a human being and lived and walked among us is a bold and powerful assertion that invites us to change the way we understand our daily existence. Read More
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This We Believe - Ministry 1
by Pastor Nate on August 4th, 2025
The stories contained in the Gospels tell of Jesus’ life where he taught and healed and served others. These stories reveal to us the ways that God has always desired to interact with us. Read More
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Reflection on Isaiah 58:7
by Pastor Nate on August 1st, 2025
Throughout the Bible God’s people are called to specifically care for those who are experiencing homelessness. Read More
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Reflections from Churchwide Assembly Day 2
by Vicky Daub on July 31st, 2025
In May 2024, Vicky Daub was elected at the RMS Synod Assembly to serve as a Lay delegate at the National Assembly of the ELCA in Phoenix, Arizona this week. Vicky will be sharing devotional reflections from her time at the assembly.Psalm 100:1 “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.”We had two Plenary Sessions at the ELCA Assembly in Phoenix today. At each of these business meetings, we took time to ... Read More
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This We Believe - Incarnation 3
by Pastor Nate on July 30th, 2025
God becoming a human being in the person of Jesus carries with it a simple and yet profound message for us today: God is with us. Read More
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Reflections from Churchwide Assembly
by Vicky Daub on July 30th, 2025
In May 2024, Vicky Daub was elected at the RMS Synod Assembly to serve as a Lay delegate at the National Assembly of the ELCA in Phoenix, Arizona this week. Vicky will be sharing devotional reflections from her time at the assembly.A few days after I return home, I will be having total right knee replacement surgery. As such, walking even a short distance is uncomfortable, even with a walker.Frien... Read More
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This We Believe - Incarnation 2
by Pastor Nate on July 29th, 2025
The message is clear – the church is the continuation of Christ’s work on earth. God became human in the person of Jesus and this incarnation continues through us. Read More
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This We Believe - Incarnation 1
by Pastor Nate on July 28th, 2025
The birth of Jesus is this amazing historic moment when God willingly chooses to take on our fragile human existence in a personal way. Read More
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Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
by Pastor Gary on July 27th, 2025
Today is the Seventh Sunday of PentecostWorship is an essential devotional practice. We encourage you to join in for worship at Bethany this weekend either in person or through our livestream. For an additional devotional reflection, listen to Pastor Gary's sermon from this Sunday two years ago.... Read More
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Sabbatical Reflections - Impact
by Pastor Gary on July 24th, 2025
Last summer, Pastor Gary took a sabbatical. This series of devotionals are various reflections from his experience.ImpactI shared a simple birthday video greeting for a friend recently. It caused me to reflect on the amazing influence one person can have on me. It is easy to say that someone is your friend, but when you attempt to describe the impact of that friendship on your life it becomes ever... Read More
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Marks of Discipleship - Service and Ministry to Others
by Pastor Nate on July 18th, 2025
The love we know from Jesus is intended to be shared in small and big ways with those in our lives. Read More
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