James and John wanted Jesus to give them whatever they wanted. In the same breath Jesus says, “no,” and tell them true leader are servants of all. How could Jesus tell them to be servants while Jesus’ doesn’t even give them what they want? The answer is that true service and servanthood is not about pleasing people or giving them whatever they ask for. True servanthood is about doing the best thing for someone, even if they don’t see it or appreciate it at the time.
Rev. Wesley Menke 13 February 2022 6th Sunday after Epiphany Jesus, especially as they are represented in the Gospel of Luke unrelentingly turns the...
Sermon 2022.12.11 Rev. Wesley Menke Sheri and I went for a hike on Monday. The trail forked and we went left, up the mountain....
Thank you Pastor Thom Johnson for leading the study, for Mark Allert who hosted the study, and all who participated!
