Running on Empty: Four Ways to Avoid Burnout
Last week, the gas-light came on in my car. It was time to fill up. That morning, I had left a bit late and had a meeting, so I was... Read More
Making Hymns Ours
Before I went to Concordia University Wisconsin to study to be a pastor, I had a narrow view of what “singing hymns” meant. My rural church, nestled among rolling hills,... Read More
Our Godly Mothers
One of the blessings of being a husband and father is that I have the opportunity to watch my wife be a mother. She is a dedicated, loving, selfless mom,... Read More
Get out of the Sheep Pen
If your church follows the lectionary, last Sunday was “Good Shepherd Sunday”, when we read Psalm 23 and sing some songs about us being God’s little lambs (lutherancalendar.org is a... Read More
A New Way to Emmaus
We know God has a great sense of humor, and I appreciate the Bible stories that make us laugh about how God works. The disciples on the road to Emmaus,... Read More
Holy Week Discipleship
Holy Week is over, and your church had 18 different worship opportunities. Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, prayer vigils, on and on, and then finally, Easter. You made it... Read More
