Way Off the Map
In his great book on adaptive leadership, “Canoeing the Mountains,” Tod Bolsinger tells the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In August of 1805, Captain Meriwether Lewis stood at … Continue reading Way Off the Map
Category: Mark
The Seven Last Words
The first word from the cross tonight is from Luke 23:34. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” The first word from the cross was a prayer. … Continue reading The Seven Last Words
Keep Calm and Carry On
You have probably seen the posters, shirts and online memes that started popping up a few years ago that have a little crown symbol, and say “Keep Calm, and…“ then … Continue reading Keep Calm and Carry On
Not The Way It Will Be For You
There are days when the world seems pretty upside-down and unexpected. Did Nancy Williams from Owatonna High School, (who is, by the way, one of my heroes) really talk about … Continue reading Not The Way It Will Be For You
When Jesus Changed His Mind
In 1803, Napoleon Bonaparte, made the decision to sell land to the United States. In what came to be known as “The Louisiana Purchase,” he sold 828,000 square miles of … Continue reading When Jesus Changed His Mind
Reality Check
I love a parade! I consider myself now, something of an expert in parades. With several years under my belt of having two sons in the Owatonna Marching Band; I’ve … Continue reading Reality Check
Places Everybody
Right now, we are in the midst of one of my favorite times. It is the 18 days that make up the Olympic Games. In the Buegler household, we don’t … Continue reading Places Everybody
Right Here, Right Now
There is a whole series of psychological exams that students at our seminaries have to undertake. These exams dig deep into our family history, our personality characteristics and our sense … Continue reading Right Here, Right Now
God Chooses
This piece first appeared in the “Pastor’s Perspective” column of the Owatonna People’s Press; September 17, 2016 “A leper came to Jesus begging him, and kneeling he said to him, … Continue reading God Chooses
Even Jesus
“Even Jesus” Mark 1:29-39 Pastor Todd Buegler March 2, 2016 (Wednesday Evening Lenten Service) Trinity Lutheran Church Grace and peace to you from God our creator, and from Jesus … Continue reading Even Jesus
Paper Thin
One of my favorite authors, Henri Nouwen wrote: Jesus is God-with-us, Emmanuel. The great mystery of God becoming human is God’s desire to be loved by us. By becoming a … Continue reading Paper Thin
It’s Not Us vs. Them
In the last 48 hours, I’ve had four different conversations with people about the Islamic faith. Three of the four conversations all began with questions…good questions…about Islam and its beliefs. … Continue reading It’s Not Us vs. Them
