Author: Rev. Renee Splichal Larson

Rev. Renee Splichal Larson has been pastor of Heart River Lutheran Church since 2010, and has actively led the formation of its outreach ministry, Heart River Bridges of Hope. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary. She can be reached at pastor.renee@heartriverlutheran.org.

Father Abraham had many kids

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Second Sunday in Lent; March 17, 2019, Year C Genesis 15.1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3.17-4.1; Luke 13.31-35 Pastor Renee Splichal Larson   Grace and peace to you from our mothering God, who gathers the world under the shelter of her wings. Amen.When I was young I was taught a song called “Father Abraham.” Perhaps […]

You are wrong about that

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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany; February 10, 2019, Year C Isaiah 6.1-8 [9-13]; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11; Luke 5.1-11 Pastor Renee Splichal Larson   Grace and peace to you from the One in whom we live and move and have our being, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. “Go away from me, Lord, for I am […]

Creation’s Witness

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Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 27, 2019; Year C Nehemiah 8.1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Cor. 12.-12.31a; Luke 4.14-21 Pastor Renee Splichal Larson   Grace and peace to you from the One in whom all things came into being: Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A few weeks ago Peder, Alex, and I met at […]