Jesus In the Midst of It All

Jesus In the Midst of It All

Grace and peace to you in the name of the one spoken of and shown to be the Son of God, Jesus the Christ           This year 2025 has been a good Lutheran time of both…and.  It has both flown by and been here forever. It has given me time to ponder and treasure as...
Jesus In the Midst of It All

A Time of Hope

Greetings in the name of Jesus, the Word made flesh!           What would happen if someone were to say and do the things we will hear Jesus doing this month?  Would you follow Him or think this person is crazy?  How politized would His words and actions be taken? ...
Jesus In the Midst of It All

A People of Hope

Greetings in the name of the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ! We are people of hope.  Hope for the here and now; hope for the future.  During this Advent season as we wait, watch, and hope for God to appear, what do we hope for?  Is our hope limited to ourselves or...
Jesus In the Midst of It All

Acknowledging the Gift of Grace

Grace and peace in the name of the one who is the Word made flesh, Jesus the Christ!           As the church year ends this month, we hear of Jesus speaking uncomfortable truths to those gathered around Him.  Jesus states the importance of authenticity in faith and in...
Jesus In the Midst of It All

Leading With Character

Grace and peace in the name of the one who came to serve and not be served, Jesus the Christ! In the nearly quarter century that I’ve been involved in ordained ministry, there has been a noticeable shift in how congregations view leadership.  In short, the “show” has...
Jesus In the Midst of It All

The Why Behind Our Worship

Grace and peace to you in the name of the one who died so we may live, Jesus the Christ This month, I’d like to take a moment (or a page) to share some reasons behind why parts of worship are what they are.  Part of this comes from conversations I’ve had, part...