Just about every day, Lori and I check the weather apps on our phone. Ok, to be honest, we usually check two of them. We look at the app that tells us the forecast. (Partly cloudy…high of 76…10% chance of precipitation…etc…). Then we also will look at the app that has the radar on it, … More Predicting the Weather
There are two kinds of waiting: There is the kind of waiting where we are anticipating something happening We wait to board a plane We wait in traffic We wait to be seated in a restaurant This is the kind of waiting that makes us impatient. It is when the waiting becomes something for us … More Two Kinds of Waiting
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, … More Peace
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 the freshwater spring that was the source of the Missouri River. It had been a long and painful journey. He and his company had been … More Way Off the Map
I am not, by nature, a patient person. I’m not impatient in an “angry” kind way, like getting mad if someone cuts me off on the freeway…that’s not what I’m talking about. No, it’s more the kind of impatience where I don’t like to wait for things. If I decide to do something, I don’t … More In God’s Good Time
Growing up, our family would occasionally road trip. Sometimes it was to visit the grandparents. Other times it was to spend a few days at a lake somewhere, trying (and failing) to catch fish. Wherever we were headed, once my brothers and I were loaded into the far back seat of our family station wagon … More How Much Longer?
I am an impatient person. When I spot something I want, I want it right now. If there is an idea that I think is great, I want to implement it. Right now. Lori has sometimes referred to me as “Mr. Immediate Gratification.” So I understand the desire to move straight to Christmas. We want … More Don’t Skip Past the Waiting
“But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”– Matthew 6:33 Growing up, a phrase I would hear from my parents was “first things first.” I would eye the chocolate cake that was for dessert. “First things first…eat your vegetables.” (awwwww!!!!) I … More First Things First
It was late in the evening when I walked into the neo-natal intensive care unit at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital. The small, clear incubator held the under-sized child, who had multiple tubes and wires attached to his body, bringing him oxygen, food, and monitoring his vital statistics. There were bright lights over the little bed, bringing … More 40 Days
“Kingdom” Mark 4:26-32 Pastor Todd Buegler Trinity Lutheran Church June 13 & 14, 2015 Grace and peace to you, from God our Creator and from Jesus Christ, our Savior, and Lord. Amen. “I can’t believe that something so tiny can have such a huge effect on me.” The words were spoken by my friend, John, … More Kingdom
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