Psalms in the world ...

The first snow fall of the season in the mountains ... (or about the first one anyway :- ). May these beautiful words from Psalm 96 help you sing a new song to the Lord this day.

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Psalms in the world ...

What is it that invites you to no longer be "in want?" In this world and these days of so much "want," what is it that lets you know you have enough? What does enough look like for you? I sometimes have to stop and just realize and appreciate the beauty of the world around us to see God's providence in our world. May you do so with this reading and this Psalm today.

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Monday, October 5, 2020

Psalms in the world ... Psalm 80

So the Psalmist didn't have a squash vine in mind when they wrote this Psalm about a vine, it was a grape vine instead, but I think it fits. As the days are growing colder and filled with less sunlight, I'm anxiously waiting to see if these beautiful squash are going to fully ripen. They're just about there. I want God to tend this vine and preserve what has been planted so that we may enjoy its fruitfulness just as I want God to preserve and protect my life and those around me so that everyone may also enjoy their fruitfulness. May you feel the God of hosts look down from heaven upon you this day preserving and protecting your life.

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Monday, September 28, 2020

Psalms in the world ... Psalm 25

If you know the West Shore area then you know this iconic landmark. From being a home to native peoples for a millenia, to a boom town as a lumber mill and home to Italians, Norwegians and others, to the outdoor/retirement mecca that it is today, Somers (and Lakeside) have been landmark places on the shores of Flathead Lake. May we indeed feel our soul be lifted up as we hear Psalm 25 today.

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Monday, September 21, 2020

Psalms in the world ... Psalm 145

Finding an image or place for this Psalm today was kind of tough. The air outside, while better than some places in California, Oregon, Washington or Colorado (a few hot spots for fires) is still enough to make you choke. And then I stopped and looked up ... One of the tragedies involved in all of the devastating fires that rarely gets mentioned is the destruction of all the trees. This is not meant to be an environmental comment but rather just one of reflection that something that has taken 200 plus years to grow is gone in an instant. As we consider the "greatness" of God this Psalmist declares, may we look up and remember the beauty of the trees which stand towering above us all.

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Monday, September 14, 2020

Psalms in the world

With school almost back in session, this psalm about being taught seemed to need a school in the background. And what a school it is! After far too many years we finally have a new middle school to celebrate and call our own in our West Shore community. May God bless the students and teachers who enter to learn.

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Monday, August 31, 2020

Psalms in the world ... Psalm 26

In this Psalm we have wonderfully evocative langauge talking about who we "sit" with in this life. I couldn't help but hear those words as describing the place where many faithful people have sat over the years, our sanctuary. It has certainly been a place where we have gone "in procession around your altar." And yet, we cannot do so this day. And so in the closing words I heard the beauty of our world as the place in which the glory of God abides. How do we hold those in tension? How to we long for a return to our sacred places while searching for new ones?

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Monday, August 24, 2020

Psalms in the world

This day the psalmist reassures us with thier articulation of the promises and purpose of God in our world. May we be reassured by God's promise and purpose as we give thanks this day.

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Monday, August 17, 2020

Psalms in the world - Psalm 67

Today, on this beautiful afternoon, we join Rosella on her back deck to hear the words of the Psalmist as he/she describes the beauty of God's action in the world. The Psalmist declares that it is God who blesses us ... may we be forever thankful. And if you have a spot from which you'd like to share a Psalm some week, let me know. I'd love to come out and video your special spot and visit with you. Or if you are a part of our online community and can video it yourself, then that would be great too.

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Monday, August 10, 2020

Psalms in the world ... Psalm 145

Today we enjoy the beautiful backyard scene from Anna C. This sanctuary space for her is certainly a place that declares the "glorious splendor" of God's presence in our world. If you have a place you would like to share and are willing to read a psalm in that space, give us a call. We'd love to find a way to celebrate God's Word in your space too. (Note: To support this ministry and that of Eidsvold Lutheran Church please go to: https://www.eidsvoldlutheran.net/ministry-donations.html. Thank you.)

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Monday, July 27, 2020