Advent Devotions

If we’re lucky, we’ll find moments in life when we feel completely in tune with God’s presence—when we experience joy, clarity, or a deep sense of purpose. These mountaintop moments remind us of God’s glory. Yet, as much as we might cherish them, life is not lived solely on the mountaintop. We must come down into the valley, where struggle and uncertainty await.

Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a mountain, and suddenly, everything changes. His face shines like the sun, his clothes gleam, and he stands with Moses and Elijah. Peter wants to stay in this moment of glory, but Jesus leads them back down, where suffering and struggle still await. The transfiguration is a glimpse of God’s ultimate reality—one that will reshape everything, even the way of the cross.

Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson. Please read Luke 7:36-50.  There are three people in this story:   Simon, who was a Pharisee. Pharisee’s were a group of, mainly, laymen in Judaism  who were concerned that the rites, rituals and...

Today’s author is Prince of Peace member & retired ELCA Pastor, Rev. Scott Tunseth. This past Sunday the theme of the service focused on forgiveness. I don’t know about you, but I am struggling these days with forgiving. It is at the very center of our Christian...