Thursday 07 September 2023
We are not the first generation to be concerned about the future of the church. Five centuries ago, during the last of the “great rummage sale” eras as voiced by…
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I like leading from a position of strength – with a plan in place, a clear goal in sight, and ready confidence that the venture ahead will be successful. I…
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One of the gifts of summer is the luxury of time for unhurried reading. I want to introduce you to one of the books I’ve read, but first I want…
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Sermon for the Synod Assembly 2023 John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi Grace and peace to you in the name of the Living God, Christ Jesus,…
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Spring Ministerium 2023 St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church Philippians 1:1-11 Grace and peace to you from God the Father, our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. We’re…
Read PostTuesday 03 January 2023
“Cold December flies away … when all seemed lost in night, came the sun whose golden light brings unending joy, brings the endless joy of our hope … Son beloved…
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Joint Ministerium 2022 Luther Seminary October 27, 2022 Romans 12:2-9; Matthew 20:20-28 “For Christ’s Sake” Grace and peace to you from our Good and Gracious God. AMEN. My…
Read PostSaturday 02 July 2022
As a kid, I loved going to the Fourth of July fireworks. Our family would sit together on a blanket at Roger Young Park in our hometown and marvel at…
Read PostSunday 12 June 2022
Beginning with the first generation of Christians, some have died because of their faith, bearing the brutality and violence of those who opposed the way of Jesus. In this century,…
Read PostWednesday 18 May 2022
Fifth Sunday of Easter John 13:31-35 Synod Assembly 2022 Grace and peace to you in the name of the Living God, Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. Amen. On…
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