The Buegler family has spent a lot of time in the last week watching the Olympics. It’s fun to watch it together and talk about the different events. (Olympic Race Walking? That’s really an event?) I’ve been struck by the incredible attention to detail. The angle at which a swimmer’s hand enters the water can make … More Perfection
It’s the end of the school year, and between our two sons and their involvement in both choir and band, we’ve found ourselves spending quite a bit of time in the high school auditorium. I love these concerts. To sit for an evening and watch and listen to young people share their gifts in an … More Auditoriums and Stories
“Bold and Confident” Hebrews 10:19-25 Pastor Todd Buegler November 14-15, 2015 Stewardship Commitment Weekend Trinity Lutheran Church Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the Son of God and Savior of the world! Amen. In 1955, Trinity Lutheran Church was located in downtown Owatonna. The church building was on the … More Bold and Confident
This is another in the occasional series of posts responding to faith questions people wrote early last fall: The question today: “With all the religions out there, how do we know that ours is the “correct” one?” That’s a great question. And the answer is kind of complicated. But first, let me unpack your question … More Knowing
As a pastor, this past weekend was one of my favorite ones of the whole church year. I love, love, love watching young people affirm their baptismal vows in what is commonly referred to as “Confirmation.” It’s so cool. First, let me explain what confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism) is not. Confirmation is not a sacrament. … More Yes
“Step In” Hebrews 10:19-35 Pastor Todd Buegler Trinity Lutheran Church October 11-12, 2014 Grace and peace to you, from God our Creator and from Jesus, who welcomes all. Amen. Jillian Lynne was a young woman who grew up in Great Britain in the early part of the 20th century. Today, she is 88 years old. … More Step In
I often listen to podcasts when I walk in the morning. It’s a great way for me to get my mind ‘moving’ a bit. Yesterday, I listened to an interview with Elizabeth Eaton, who is the presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. I have a lot of admiration for Bishop Eaton. She … More Slack
I now can finally give the correct answer: “Yes, I’ve been to the Steele County Free Fair!” That’s been one of the first three questions that I’ve been asked since we arrived in Owatonna: “Have you been to the fair? Are you planning on going?” I have to admit, that as someone recently stepping in to this community, … More What if Life was like the Fair?
Somewhere around 31 years ago, I graduated from high school. When I graduated, I received a gift from a good friend, Dave Langholz. Dave, at the time, was a youth minister at Colonial Church of Edina. He also worked part time as the advisor for both the high school yearbook and newspaper. I was on … More A New Place for my Coffee Cup
Test Driving Theology 