“Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you… peace be with you.’” John 20:19-21 In 2009 the app game, Angry Birds was released and by 2010 it had been downloaded 12 million times. When you think about it, Angry Birds was kind of a weird game. Birds generally are not seen as angry creatures. The fact that they were… The post Devotion: Shalom appeared first on Sheridan Lutheran Church ..read more

Already worried about the effect of technology on children, the beginning of the series Re-wired made me uncomfortable and fearful for my grandchildren’s future. At three, my grandson, holding his iPad, said, “Grandma, I need some WiFi.” Another time he remarked, “You don’t have a TV in your car. What will I watch?” His love… The post Women’s Devotion: Be Still appeared first on Sheridan Lutheran Church ..read more

Please take the time to read Psalm 46 Early on in the pandemic when daily death counts were rising and being tabulated in almost real-time on TV screens across the country and terms like ‘social distancing’, ‘contact tracing’, and ‘super-spreader’ were beginning to enter our everyday lexicon, and meanness appeared to be spreading faster than the… The post Devotion: Awe & Wonder appeared first on Sheridan Lutheran Church ..read more

Take a moment to read this weekend’s scripture: Romans 8:12-17 I came to a realization that I laugh like my mother. I always thought it came from dad, but in recent visits I noticed my laugh track is much like my mom’s. As with this (my laugh is notable), I’m generally satisfied with what I inherited… The post Practice Makes Perfect appeared first on Sheridan Lutheran Church ..read more

Please take the time to read Matthew 5:1-11, 7:24-29 A God-sized hole? In my heart? In Pastor Greg’s sermon last Sunday, he stated that our God-sized hole in our hearts can never be filled. Our hardships and struggles motivate us to search and seek God’s love. Unfortunately, in today’s culture, we try to take away that God-sized… The post Devotion: A God-Size Hole? appeared first on Sheridan Lutheran Church ..read more

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Every year as we enter the month of September I am always excited. This is easily my favorite time of year, as I eagerly anticipate so… The post Women’s Devotion: September Anticipation appeared first on Sheridan Lutheran Church ..read more

This year’s mission trip has been the most amazing, supportive, and life changing experience I’ve ever had. In the past, l’ve struggled to feel like I fit in, struggled to make new friends, and struggled to feel God’s presence. Yet, the Youth Gathering changed everything for me. Being in the presence of 16,000 Christians helped… The post God Sighting: Created to Thrive appeared first on Sheridan Lutheran Church ..read more

Please read the scriptures from the weekend: Isaiah 65:17-19 The sound of young children on a playground or in a backyard brings so much joy. One without worry or fret. In my years of child care these are fond memories, the sound of laughter in a baby, as well as the sudden sound of an angry… The post Devotion: Playing Freely appeared first on Sheridan Lutheran Church ..read more

Please take a moment to read Matthew 18:1-6. Ahmad Hariri, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University writes, “Change has occurred so rapidly for our species that now we are equipped with brains that are super sensitive.” He also writes that because . . . “Americans don’t have many real threats for their survival, that… The post Devotion: Anxiety and Fear appeared first on Sheridan Lutheran Church ..read more

“Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God.”~Luke 18:16 KJV   I was not completely prepared for our move from the Southside of Chicago to Austin, Texas in 1993.  To be fully honest, I wasn’t prepared to move to the Southside two years before. … The post Devotion: Re-Wired appeared first on Sheridan Lutheran Church ..read more