The year was 1100 B.C. and Israel had high hopes for Samson whose story is recorded in Judges 13-16. Oppressed by the enemy Philistines, the nation needed a deliverer and Samson seemed to have all the right stuff. A “freak of nature,” he possessed uncommon physical...
This summer, Martha and I celebrated 35 years of marriage – not exactly rarified air – but getting there. What has been the key to our longevity? Simply put, learning to love the real person. After C.S. Lewis lost his beloved wife, Helen, he realized he didn’t have a...
The following is an excerpt from the blog of Lutheran Brethren Pastor Matt Richard called PM Notes, which is an excellent summary of the strength found in Lutheran theology. If you would like to subscribe to Pastor Richard’s blog, cotact him at...
On Sunday, July 31st, at 10:30 a.m., Community of Joy will join two sister congregations, Oak Hill Lutheran Brethren of Bloomington, and Ebenezer Lutheran of Minneapolis, for an outdoor Sunday worship service at Minnehaha Park and Bandshell. This will take the place...
Coming to Community of Joy on Sunday, June 26th, at 10:00 a.m., the Teen Challenge Choir, presenting a message of God’s life changing power through testimony and song. We invite you to join us. Minnesota Teen Challenge, founded 25 years ago, offers both a...
Confirmation exercises at Community of Joy took place during the worship service on Sunday, May 2nd, with the class of four students receiving certificates of Christian Knowledge, crosses provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and an NIV Student Bible given as...
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