Honour Has No Place in God’s Kingdom
The Domestic Sphere A dinner in the Greco Roman world is not a private affair. Privacy is a modern concept that does not exist in the world evangelist Luke writes for. The domestic sphere inside an ancient Roman house reflects and reenforces the social hierarchies of Greco Roman society. The ancient Roman world values and judges all people according to a strict honour/shame classification that is based on pedigree. In this worldview a few people matter and most people don’t. Jesus goes toRead More »
Jesus Quest For Justice Brings Division
True peace means justice. We don’t like change. Even if the status quo means injustice for many people. Jesus brings division in his ultimate quest for peace. True peace cannot exist without justice. And justice means according to Luke: The poor need more and the rich need less. Jesus path is not easy, but it is true. It is the path which leads to peace. Rev. Kristin Luana Baumann, sermon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles WA, 8/14/2016.
The Profoundly Irritating Topic Of Money
Many strong opinions that judge, condemn and exclude people are based on things that the bible clearly states. However, the bible profoundly irritates us when it also clearly states that we are not allowed to take interest on loans and that we should give our money away. The excitement that these absolutely clear statements generates is considerably less, than the excitement that drives us when it comes to pointing our fingers at sinners. I wonder why? Rev. Olaf Baumann, sermon,Read More »
Where Is Your Heart
Sermon: Rev. Kristin Luana Baumann, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles WA, 7/31/2016 Order your priorities by putting God first. Martin Luther defines God as that in which we put our ultimate trust. He says, where you put your trust and faith defines who or what you believe in. Is it God or is it an idol? Where is your heart? And where do you want it to be?
Spiritual Practice of The Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Olaf Baumann, sermon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles WA, 7/24/2016 The spiritual practice of saying the Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer is the central prayer of Christianity that was part of worship since the very first day. The words are so familiar that sometimes they are recited so automatically that their meaning passes by heart and soul. They become little more than sounds in sequence. On the other hand reciting those familiar words can be a tool to opeRead More »
Jesus Does The Dishes
Rev. Kristin Luana Baumann, sermon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles WA, 6/17/2016 Equality in Christ Biblical scholar David Lose writes that some biblical texts actually do not say what we think they say. The story of Martha and Mary has a double meaning. One focusses on people with privilege and the other on people who are on the receiving end of priveledge. The story calls the underprivileged to boldly claim their space and the privileged to make room.
The Hard Work Of Making Peace
Rev. Olaf Baumann, sermon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles WA, 7/10/2016
Mother Of Exiles
Rev. Kristin Luana Baumann, sermon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles WA, 7-3-2016
Discipleship Or Cheap Grace?
Rev. Olaf Baumann, sermon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles WA, 6/26/2016
The Daemon Within
Rev. Olaf Baumann, sermon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles WA, 6/19/2016.
Grace Is Free
Rev. Olaf Baumann, sermon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles WA on 6/12/2016Grace Is Free