Choose to Trust
Our community is built on trust. We trust that our neighbors are going to look out for us. We trust that when our light at the intersection turns green, the … Continue reading Choose to Trust
Tag: Power
With Just A Word
Words have power. They just do. Our words have the power to shape our world…to shape how we feel about someone…to shape a relationship. We have seen this in our … Continue reading With Just A Word
Today We Start With Why
We are just one week away from the 2nd anniversary of the tornado that came through Owatonna, September 20th, 2018. Remember that one? For a couple of days, the power … Continue reading Today We Start With Why
Temptation
I have a confession to make: I am easily tempted. Yes, it’s true. It could be ice cream. Or it could be potato chips. (You see, I don’t discriminate, I … Continue reading Temptation
Right Here…Right Now…
On November 2, 2011, White House press secretary, Jay Carney was asked a question during a routine press briefing. He was asked to explain the president’s belief that government should … Continue reading Right Here…Right Now…
Deep Roots
Today is a windy day. As I’m writing this, I can look out of the windows of my office and see the trees on the front lawn of the church … Continue reading Deep Roots
This Story Has Power
We all love a good story, don’t we? You hear the first familiar words, and immediately you settle in to listen, because you know what is coming. Let me show … Continue reading This Story Has Power
The Light of Jesus was Enough
We were hoping power would be restored and the lights would come back on Saturday afternoon in time for the 5pm worship service. Nope. So we moved the worship into … Continue reading The Light of Jesus was Enough
God’s Hope Changes Everything
Hope is a feeling in your heart. It will get you through any situation. It will carry you through the good and help you through the bad. It’s like a … Continue reading God’s Hope Changes Everything
A Different Kind of Power
Our Gospel today begins like this: “In those days, a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.” Caesar Augustus was the Emperor. He was … Continue reading A Different Kind of Power
Brilliance!
“Brilliance!” John 1:1-18 Pastor Todd Buegler January 2 & 3, 2016 Trinity Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the Son of God who is … Continue reading Brilliance!
Test Driving Theology 