by Steve Thomason | Jan 13, 2016 | Devos
The Journey readings for this month are from my favorite section of the entire Bible. It is the intimate conversation Jesus has with his disciples on the night he is betrayed and arrested. It starts in chapter 13 where Jesus washes the disciples’ feet as a...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 12, 2016 | Devos
The Gospel of Mark is a strange and wonderful way to encounter the story of Jesus’ life. He bursts into the scene in the first part of chapter 1 with the heavens tearing open, a 40-day wrestling match with the adversary, and a bold proclamation that the Kingdom...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 9, 2016 | Bible
Mark 1:1-20 The first step in bible study is to observe the text. Read through it a few times and make note of what the text actually says. Then ask questions of the text. Here is a quick example of how I worked through Mark 1:1-20: vv. 1-3. Mark connects this story...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 8, 2016 | Art
Did you know you can paint on a wall without leaving a trace of the painting when you’re done? I have been given a unique opportunity to demonstrate this fact. Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Brighton, MN invited me to be a guest artist at their...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 6, 2016 | Devos
Happy New Year Devo Readers! I am very pleased to announce that we will read through the Gospel of Mark this season. Here’s my challenge: Read the Gospel of Mark as many times as you can between now and Ash Wednesday. Read it in multiple translations. Hint: when...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 5, 2016 | sermons2016
What does it take to follow God well? Dallas Willard tells us that it requires Vision, Intention, and Means. This sermon explores how we can cultivate a deeper relationship with God, ourselves, our neighbors, and the world in the New Year. View the PowerPoint...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 4, 2016 | Art
We started a group called the Art of Grace this past fall. It is a gathering of creative people for the purpose of celebrating and inspiring creativity. We recognize that creativity is a gift from God that reflects the very essence of the Creator. We seek ways to use...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 31, 2015 | The Journey, The Trinity
It is a good feeling to know that all those years of work in the PhD program actually have practical value. I was able to make this video today as part of the The Journey. We are discussing the first article of the Creed, so this lesson introduces the importance of...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 30, 2015 | sermons2015
Managing Fear and Doubt | A Sermon for Advent 4 from Steve Thomason How does Zechariah react to God’s good news in Luke 1:5-25, 67-80? Fear and doubt. This sermon offers advice on managing the conjoined twins of fear and doubt. Read the Sermon Do you recognize...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 24, 2015 | Devos
What is glory? Tonight, on Christmas Eve, we will sing that word over and over in a long and lyrical line, to a classical rendition of what the Angels said on high. Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-ria! The word is usually associated with bright lights, lots of fanfare, and one person...
