Worshiping at St. Andrew’s Lutheran in Mahtomedi

On Sunday, I had the opportunity to worship with the community at the contemporary worship service of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. St. Andrew’s is a congregation much larger than Trinity, but I would describe their congregational culture and style as being very similar. They have a beautiful, giant sanctuary, and then a … More Worshiping at St. Andrew’s Lutheran in Mahtomedi

The Unexpected Jesus

When was the last time that you were really surprised?  When was the last time that you were caught by the unexpected?  Was it an unannounced guest, or a visitor?  Did you get a phone call you didn’t expect?  Maybe you were the subject of a “surprise party.”  Maybe you received good news…or perhaps bad … More The Unexpected Jesus