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Visiting Hosanna in Lakeville
This morning, Lori and I worshipped at Hosanna Church in Lakeville, Minnesota. Hosanna is a large church, with a focus on adult discipleship, on ministry with children, youth & families, … Continue reading Visiting Hosanna in Lakeville
Freedom
This weekend, our nation celebrates its independence. The root idea is that individuals have the right to choose how to they wish to live their lives. We are blessed that … Continue reading Freedom
Visiting Ascension
On Thursday, I spent time with Pastor Tim Delkescamp, who is the senior pastor at Ascension Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks, California. Ascension is the largest ELCA congregation in the … Continue reading Visiting Ascension
Meeting the Community Where It’s At
On Wednesday of this week, I had the opportunity to spend time and draw wisdom from two different ELCA congregations in the Los Angeles area. Both congregations were suggested to … Continue reading Meeting the Community Where It’s At
Chicano Park
On Tuesday, our friend and colleague, Pastor Manuel Retamoza, took Lori and me to spend time at Chicano Park, in San Diego. Following World War II, the interstate freeway system … Continue reading Chicano Park
When the Call Comes
A young couple left Haiti, seeking a better life. The storms, the earthquakes and the political instability left them feeling unsafe. They were expecting their first child, and they wanted … Continue reading When the Call Comes
Sabbatical Worship: Saddleback Church
On Saturday, Lori and I worshipped at Saddleback Church. Saddleback is a multi-site church. It is one of the largest churches in the country. The church was started by Pastor Rick Warren, … Continue reading Sabbatical Worship: Saddleback Church
Going West…
Today, Lori and I travel to Southern California. We will be there for a week. I have 3 goals for our time there: First, I’m looking forward to visiting some … Continue reading Going West…
The Known and the Unknown
“There is a sweet spot between the known and the unknown where originality happens; the key is to be able to linger there without panicking.” Ed Catcall, of Pixar Studios
Cutting Away
This morning, I dropped our dog, Kennedy, off at the groomers for his “every 8 weeks” clean up session. When he came out, his har had been thinned out a … Continue reading Cutting Away
Thoughts, Feelings and Actions
Our thoughts impact our feelings. (We have control of our thoughts) Our feelings impact our actions. (We do not have control of our feelings) Our actions impact the world around … Continue reading Thoughts, Feelings and Actions
Two Kinds of Waiting
There are two kinds of waiting: There is the kind of waiting where we are anticipating something happening We wait to board a plane We wait in traffic We wait … Continue reading Two Kinds of Waiting
Worship at Zumbro Lutheran, Rochester Minnesota
This morning, Lori and I drover over to Rochester to worship with the community at Zumbro Lutheran Church. It was a wonderful experience. We encountered warm, hospitable people who were … Continue reading Worship at Zumbro Lutheran, Rochester Minnesota
Test Driving Theology 