So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 We live in a transactional world. We do things because we receive things. We go to work, so that we earn a living We loan someone money, expecting repayment … More What’s Right
On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy took the podium at Rice University to speak to a crowd of 40,000 people. It was a hard time: Our nation was struggling. Viet Nam was escalating. The Bay of Pigs incident had taken place the year prior. The cold war was heating up, and our nation, … More It is Time
At this time of year, there is energy, and excitement: The school year is rolling Sunday School, confirmation and adult faith formation launch this next week Today, we’re sending a couple of hundred people out into the community to serve with our partner ministries We’re launching a brand new Wednesday night worship service And tomorrow … More Messy Relationships
In 2013, under the leadership of Pastor Peter Strommen, who was Trinity’s Interim Pastor during our time of transition, Trinity members took the CAT (Congregational Assessment Tool) survey. The primary purpose of taking the CAT survey is to help assess the health and vitality of a congregation. I wrote more about the CAT survey in … More CAT Results Part 2: Growth
10,000 steps every day. That’s what they that we should walk to maintain health and fitness. 10,000 steps every day. It’s common now to see people wearing Fitbits, Apple watches and other devices on their wrists that count their steps, monitor heart rates and remind people to get up and move. Wellness is a good … More 10,000 Steps
“Everything is Holy Now” Matthew 6:19-24 Pastor Todd Buegler October 12 & 13, 2016 Trinity Lutheran Church Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the Son of God who gives us all we need! Amen. You may have heard, that we elected a new president this past week. I think … More Everything is Holy Now
“Mercy and Unity” Mark 9:38-50 Todd Buegler September 26-27, 2015 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. This week, the news has been dominated by coverage of the visit of Pope Francis. This is admittedly a huge … More Mercy and Unity
Test Driving Theology 