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 to alcohol, but is able to maintain, at least for awhile, their jobs, their families and their lives. Their addiction often does great damage in these … More The God who Waits
I have a friend whose mother decided that she didn’t want to have any arguing or conflict among her kids over her “stuff” after she was gone. Her solution was simple: She got three packs of post-in notes, each in a different color, and went through her home, sticking the post-its on the back of … More Inheritance
“The Blessing Is All That Matters” Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor Todd Buegler Trinity Lutheran Church November 1-2, 2014 All Saints Weekend Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from our Savior, Jesus Christ, who brings hope. Amen. The blessing was all that mattered. (If you’re a 7th, 8th or 9th grader taking worship … More The Blessing is All That Matters
Test Driving Theology 