Control vs. Serve
Every relationship exhibits an element of power. In Ephesians, Paul reveals a game-changing lesson of power use within the family. It starts with letting go and asking questions. Ephesians 5:21-33 Pastor Phil Wagner
Settle vs. Strive
Jesus’ ideal for the family can appear daunting, especially when we consider how our families really function. There is a gap between what God wants and how we really live. So, what do we do? Do we lower the ideal and settle? While this can make us feel more comfortable, settling leaves us empty. With power, presence, and perseverance [...]
Ready. Set. Glow.
This weekend we kick-off National Lutheran Schools Week by celebrating our school’s 2018-2019 theme, “Ready. Set. Glow.” Light is a vital element of our lives – making it a fantastic choice when God wants to tangibly reveal the power of His presence in our lives. This morning we uncover a few of the life-illuminating ways Jesus brightens our daily [...]
Breathe Series Resources
We hope that you found joy and peace in your time with Him over the past 21 days, and that you continue walking with Jesus every day. Here are some great resources to continue your journey. If you are ever interested in additional reading material please contact Pastor Phil at phil.wagner@trinitywaconia.org. Thank you for joining us on this journey! [...]
Simplify
As a nation, Americans have fallen for the lie that a higher standard of living equates to a better life. As the people of God, we are led to see the value of the experience over the stuff. Jesus breathes life into the better life of being faithful with the little things.Luke 10:38-42Pastor Phil Wagner [...]
Just Be
With a pace of life unseen in previous generations, we are tempted to live assuming we will have time to catch up later. In all of our doing, we are losing the skill of just being. The God who brings out the best in us trains His followers in being still and truly experiencing humanity. Psalm 90:1-12 Pastor Anders [...]
Creating Space
We are constantly under pressure to add just one more thing to our days. Stress is increasing. Being distracted pushes us to cheat the most important things in life. Though our world promotes this style of life, is this really good for us? God leads us into new living. Romans 6:1-11 Pastor Phil Wagner [...]
What About Those Gifts We Don’t Want?
Sometimes we get gifts that we don’t want. As a kind, socks and underwear come to mind. In life, we may get a hard assignment. We may have experiences, people, or challenges that stress us and create angst, pain, and suffering. Are these gifts? Can we “return” them? How might God bless us even with the gifts we do [...]
What About Obligatory Gifts?
We all have gifts to give that feel like an obligation. We do our best, but often obligatory giving feels routine, empty, and joyless. Is that the way it is for our giving to the Lord? Is our service, worship, and witness a “check mark”? An obligation? How might we bless others even in our obligations? Luke 15:21-32 Pastor [...]
What Do I Give Someone Who Has Everything?
What Do I Give Someone Who Has Everything? What does God want from me? Tough question. What do you give someone who has everything? God reminds us that gift giving is a blessing. We are blessed by Him to be a blessing to others. It is good for our souls to give to God. Generous people are more [...]
