The God who Waits
Mark was a functioning alcoholic who I met when I was doing my student chaplaincy at a treatment center in the Twin Cities. A “functioning alcoholic” is someone who is addicted … Continue reading The God who Waits
Author: tbuegler
Husband, father, reader, guitar player, pastor, a person who is really banking on that whole grace thing!
The Spirit Works Every Day
Christian churches around the world will gather this weekend to celebrate the Festival of Pentecost. Pentecost is the day that we celebrate the gift of God’s Holy Spirit to the people … Continue reading The Spirit Works Every Day
A Letter to my Son at his Graduation
Today is the Festival of Pentecost. It is the day that we remember and celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, which comes to all of God’s people in the waters … Continue reading A Letter to my Son at his Graduation
Trinity’s Updated Mask and COVID Policies
Hello friends! This past weekend, we promised you that we would let you know as soon as possible how the new (and unexpected) COVID and mask guidelines would affect our … Continue reading Trinity’s Updated Mask and COVID Policies
Update on Masks in Worship
Dear friends, I’m sure many of you were very excited to hear of the changes in guidelines from the CDC and Governor Waltz regarding the wearing of masks in public … Continue reading Update on Masks in Worship
Get Up and Go
“Get up and go.” If you were to ask me to quote some of the most important phrases in the Bible…these words would definitely be in my top five. Some … Continue reading Get Up and Go
We’ve Got to Talk
There are events that occur that make you absolutely stop in your tracks and say to yourself “I can’t believe that just happened.” I remember when Lori woke me up … Continue reading We’ve Got to Talk
We Welcome Jolayne Mohs to Trinity’s Staff
This week, we welcomed Jolayne Mohs to the Trinity staff. Jolayne is taking on a new role in the life of our community: “Director of Outreach.” Initially, Jolayne will take … Continue reading We Welcome Jolayne Mohs to Trinity’s Staff
Write the Next Chapter
Human beings, by our very nature, don’t like things that are “unfinished.” We like things that are complete…whole… done. When we experience things that are left unfinished, it makes us feel like … Continue reading Write the Next Chapter
Signs
As I write this, we have daffodils blooming in our garden and the crocus plants are popping up out of the ground in front of our home. It’s a sign of … Continue reading Signs
The Jesus You Didn’t Expect
This is, of course, a most important season. A season that catches our attention… a season we approach with anticipation…a season that makes us look with awe and with wonder. I … Continue reading The Jesus You Didn’t Expect
What the Governor’s New Guidelines Mean for Worship
Hello friends! On Friday, Governor Tim Walz released new guidelines for businesses, organizations, events and faith communities. These guidelines give more options and opportunities for congregations to be together for … Continue reading What the Governor’s New Guidelines Mean for Worship
