When we think about faithfulness, we often think about it in terms of how we are faithful to God. But when we hear the song, “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” we find that faithfulness is just as much about how God …
When we think about faithfulness, we often think about it in terms of how we are faithful to God. But when we hear the song, “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” we find that faithfulness is just as much about how God …
Note: This is a reprint from June 2024 – some items may be obsolete. People of Hope: If you’re like me, you’ve found yourself inundated with information regarding the upcoming election season in Arizona and our nation. Information on mail-in …
Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you have taught us in your Son that love fulfills the law. Inspire us to love you with all our heart, our soul, our mind, and our strength, and teach us how to love …
This coming Sunday (October 27) we commemorate the day that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the Use of Indulgences, kicking off the Reformation of the church. Red has long been associated with the Holy Spirit at work and …
In spring 1988, Pastor Dave Risendal had made the decision to become a mission developer charged with gathering a new church in the new neighborhood called Mountain Park Ranch in Ahwatukee. But before he could begin the church needed a …
Prayer of the Day Eternal light, shine in our hearts. Eternal wisdom, scatter the darkness of our ignorance. Eternal compassion, have mercy on us. Turn us to seek your face, and enable us to reflect your goodness, through Jesus Christ, …
Prayer of the Day Sovereign God, you turn your greatness into goodness for all the peoples on earth. Shape us into willing servants of your kingdom, and make us desire always and only your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior …
“For we are what God has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.” (Ephesians 2:10) Over the past few weeks, national and international crises have taken center stage …
Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us your gift of faith, that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to what lies ahead, we may follow the way of your commandments and receive the crown of …
Over the course of a given week, it seems there are a lot of things that happen that can give us additional anxiety. Beyond the day-to-day stresses, there are also the big picture stresses that happen in our nation and …
Did you know that Esperanza is partnered with Lutheran churches throughout Arizona, Southern Nevada (including Las Vegas), and St. George, Utah? All churches in this region (called a synod) who are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are …
Prayer of the Day Generous God, your Son gave his life that we might come to peace with you. Give us a share of your Spirit, and in all we do empower us to bear the name of Jesus Christ, …