Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united by the glorious …

When I served at Mountain View, Senior Pastor Glenn always liked to say as he welcomed the community to worship something along the lines of the fact that “most of what this church, or any church worth its name, does …

This Sunday is the culmination of our stewardship program here at EsperanzaLutheran, as we receive in worship the financial intent cards for 2025 that were sent outto our community this past week. If you are joining us in person for …

Prayer of the Day Almighty God, your sovereign purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, …

People of Hope, Over the course of the last few weeks, millions of Americans across the United States and stationed around the world participated in our national elections. For many of us, there was a mix of anxiety, hope, and …

Right now I am typing at my desk at Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona, where I am the new Associate Pastor. I am looking at a cross from Pastor Steve Hammer that’s hanging on my wall, ready for Sunday. It’s …

Prayer of the Day O God, you show forth your almighty power by reaching out to us in mercy. Grant us the fullness of your grace, strengthen our trust in your promises, and bring all the world to share in …

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, …