When it comes to time, the past and future are important. Oftentimes we become so fixed on the past and future that we forget that God is with us in the present (our holy 'now'). Paul declares in 2 Corinthians 6:2, 'Now is the time for God's favor, now is the day of salvation.' Now is the time for the Christ-follower to let our light and witness brightly shine, to the glory of God. November 15, 2020 Dennis Hanson Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church

We are blessed to be a blessing. Frederick Buechner writes that “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” How has God uniquely created and wired you to share your talents and gifts with those around you? November 1, 2020 Brian King Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church

Entitlement is a thief of joy, a driver of comparison, a catalyst for covetousness. The Journey and joy of giving our treasures is about learning to count like Jesus. And his point here is not to show us HOW to count, but WHAT counts. And what counts is God’s overflowing, abundant, extravagant, unmerited, undeserved, incalculable, unfathomable, and truly amazing grace! November 8, 2020 Brian King Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church