June 7, 2026

In her homily from Matthew 9, Pastor Lesley explores the intertwined healing miracles of the bleeding woman and the ruler’s daughter, showing us what it looks like when God’s kingdom breaks into our broken world.

She tackles a damaging misconception often found in modern Christianity: the idea that healing or salvation depends on the strength of our own belief. Sharing a poignant pastoral story and Martin Luther’s analogy of the ring and the jewel, Pastor Lesley reminds us that faith is not a spiritual achievement or a work to be earned. It is simply opening our empty hands to receive God’s grace. Even a trembling hand or a weak faith in a strong Savior still saves.

As the congregation steps into a season of transition, Pastor Lesley encourages the church to trust that Christ walks with them. Whether facing sickness, brokenness, or the uncertainty of a new chapter, Christ brings resurrection, new life, and God’s promised future.