Nadia after Eight

Each year the day after Thanksgiving begins a period for me where a whole bunch of anniversaries begin. The first is the death of our unborn daughter, Nadia. After that comes the death of our unborn son, Emmanuel. Then it is the death of my mother. Finally is the time when I went on disability […]

Interrupted Healing (Trinity 24, 2012)

Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Trinity 24 (November 18, 2012) St. Matthew 9:18–26 For an audio version of this sermon,click on this: 11-18-2012sermon TITLE: “Interrupted Healing” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ our Lord. Our text for this morning is the Gospel […]

God’s Crazy Love (Trinity 20, 2012)

Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our text for today is the parable of the wedding feast from St. Matthew chapter 22. When it comes to grace and the kingdom of God, we are all skeptics. How can grace and eternal life be free? How is it […]

God Working All Things for Good (Trinity 19, 2012)

TITLE: “God Working All Things for Good” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for this morning is the Gospel lesson just read, with focus on Jesus’ words: “Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are […]

Son of David, Lord of David (Trinity 18)

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our text for this morning is the Gospel just read from St. Matthew chapter 22. Let us pray: O God, because without You we are not able to please You, mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may in all things direct […]