Sermons and Thoughts from Pastor Todd
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
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
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
On one of Lori’s and my hikes last year to see waterfalls on the north shore, we came across this message, scrawled on the railing of a bridge that crossed … Continue reading Everything Will Be Okay
A big chunk of the day today was spent outside, doing a home repair project. I’ll be honest: I don’t love doing home repair projects. And I really hadn’t been … Continue reading Soaking in Sunshine
June 6, 1965, 57 years ago today, my parents brought me to the baptismal font at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis. There, they held me over the font … Continue reading Water Always Wins
Sabbatical Day 13 Do you not know?    Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God,    the Creator of the ends of the earth.He will not grow tired or weary,    and his understanding no one can fathom. … Continue reading Renew
Sabbatical Day 12 This morning, Lori and I went on a hike to see some more of the area waterfalls. Then, this afternoon, we grabbed books and a couple of … Continue reading The Currents are Strong
Sabbatical Day 11 Lori and I are spending the week on Minnesota’s North Shore, about 25 minutes up Highway 61 from Two Harbors. It’s been a good week. We’ve had … Continue reading Beauty Surrounds Us
I returned home on Saturday from a quick trip to Tacoma to see our oldest son, Nathan, and to help him to move out of his dorm. On Saturday morning, … Continue reading Freedom to Launch
Sabbatical – Day 3 “A lament or lamentation is a passionate expression of grief, often in music, poetry, or song form. The grief is most often born of regret, or mourning. Laments can also be expressed in a verbal manner in … Continue reading Reclaiming Lament
Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?    How long will you hide your face from me?  How long must I bear pain in my soul    and have sorrow in my … Continue reading How Long?
Test Driving Theology 