Posts by Amy Wagner
Devotion: Go Therefore
Please take the time to read Matthew 28:11-20 A friend and I were recently talking about our country’s version of democracy and that it caters to extroverts. Campaigning…working a room; going from event to event; knocking on doors of strangers; speaking to small and large audiences; shaking hands with people whose names you will never remember;…
Read MoreDevotion: Feed My Sheep
“…Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?’ Peter said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’” John 21:15-19 In my sermon on Sunday, I shared a quote from Rudyard Kipling. It is one that I’m fond of and have shared before. “An…
Read MoreDevotion: God Is In Control
“… Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness” Genesis 1:26 “God has a plan!” We hear this phrase all the time, especially from our athletes. The frequency of this phrase has increased so much, it is difficult for us not to mimic it, or to at least question whether or not it is true!…
Read MoreDevotion: Open Communication
Please take the time to read Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Calling all Swifties…this one’s for you! As well as for those who, like me, are fascinated with Taylor Swift’s business acumen, growing empire, measurable impact on the global economy and the Easter eggs she hides for those who know where to look and what to look for. And if you…
Read MoreGod Sighting: Oh, What a Beautiful Space to Serve!
Sheridan Quilters and their quilted wall hanging.Photos submitted by Sheridan Quilters “Oh, what a beautiful mornin’! Oh, what a beautiful day! I got a beautiful feelin’ ev’rythin’s goin’ my way.” Rogers and Hammerstein Isn’t that just the tune that comes to mind when you walk into the new Outreach Center? A beautiful, warm (or cool),…
Read MoreDevotion: Faith
Please take a moment and read the scripture from this weekend: Hebrews 11:1-3 After reading the summary of our current worship series, “Right Ingredients”, I was excited to share recipes as a congregation and to hear stories from our pastors of their favorite, family recipes. I am always up for a new recipe! One of our…
Read MoreCamino Reflections: It’s not about the walk
We have returned from walking the Camino from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. It was a 100 km, 60 mile pilgrimage with many unknowns. I don’t speak the language, can I walk the distance, do I have what I need for the journey? And over 5 days we made the journey along side…
Read MoreCamino Reflections: Whirlwind Experience
2025 Sheridan Lutheran Church Camino group
Read MoreDevotion: True North
Please read the scriptures from the weekend: Psalm 119:100-105 Acts 2:1-8 & 12-21 I look forward to Pentecost every year, hoping to reconnect with the disciples’ experience of the Holy Spirit’s transformative guidance as God directed their journey. This message was brought home as Pastor Greg spoke of the two times he experienced his trips to…
Read MoreDevotion: Thanksgiving
Please take a moment to read: Luke 17:11-19 Most people eat turkey, along with an array of vegetable side dishes on Thanksgiving. Ham is also very common. Both make for a great Thanksgiving dinner. Although we had a wonderful thanksgiving gathering at my childhood home, for at least three years my family did not have…
Read MoreDevotion: Procuring Peace
Please take a moment and read the scripture from this weekend: Mark 9:33-50 Last week a friend was telling me about a conversation her family had at their dinner table. She said that a random topic of which brand of ketchup was the best came up and it soon turned into a heated debate! Everyone…
Read More2024 State of the Church
When I was called as Senior Pastor twelve years ago, I began writing an annual letter. My intent was to give insights into where Sheridan’s ministry is and where I hoped we might go together. I keep writing it each year because of the positive feedback I receive. For if the eagerness is there, the…
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