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Second Sunday after Pentecost June 11, 2023 Faith, Okemos Hosea 5:15-6:6, Psalm 50:7-15, Romans 4:13-35. Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Grace to you and peace… It was Friday morning.  Lola lay in her bed at Independence Village in Grand Ledge crying out, … read full post

Listen to today’s Sermon by Rev. John Burow. … read full post

As I studied our gospel reading for today, I started thinking about fear. I have been thinking about the way fear moves us to focus on security issues, and the way fear and security play such an important role in … read full post

Four days ago, on Ash Wednesday, I sent you a sermon about God creating earth creature Adam from the dust of the ground and breathing God’s breath into Adam to give life. And how God’s breath, God’s Spirit, connects with … read full post

As we gather this morning, I am sure most of us are feeling the trauma of this past week and we are grieving. As I have been reflecting on the tragedy at MSU, I have also been thinking about the … read full post

This past week was a challenging one for some of us.  The incident at Okemos High School this past Tuesday created some real trauma within our community.  So, I am ready for some good news!  But, as I read today’s … read full post

I still vividly remember the time fifty plus years ago when I first came to Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos. I was in High School, and I came with my mother to Faith Lutheran Church for a gathering of the … read full post

Grace to you and peace from God our parent, Jesus our Savior, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Ahh yes, the Beatitudes, one of the passages of the Gospel that everyone seems to have heard and many love it. A nice … read full post

I am sure some of you remember former United States Senator John Ashcroft, who also served as Attorney General during the George W. Bush Administration.  A story has been told about his father, J. Robert Ashcroft.  I don’t know if … read full post