I have spent these weeks in my sabbatical trying to listen well. I want to hear God. I want to hear the whispers of the Holy Spirit. I am looking for direction, and wisdom, and guidance. I want these things for our church, and for our family, and for my life. God speaks. I believe … More Listening Well
This Lent, we are focusing our Wednesday, mid-week Lenten worship services on the word “Scarred.” God created the world and declared it to be “good.” But sin and brokenness entered the world. In our confession, we acknowledge that “we are captive to sin, and cannot free ourselves…” Sin shows up in broken relationships: Our relationship … More Scarred
At their confirmation retreat a couple of weeks ago, our 10th graders had the opportunity to ask faith questions about things they were still wondering about. We discussed as many as we could, but I said that I would try and answer the questions that remained on my blog over the next few weeks. Here … More 10th Grade Faith Questions Part III
At their confirmation retreat a couple of weeks ago, our 10th graders had the opportunity to ask faith questions about things they were still wondering about. We discussed as many as we could, but I said that I would try and answer the questions that remained on my blog over the next few weeks. Here … More 10th Grade Faith Questions Part II
This past Sunday, our 10th graders did a mini-retreat as they prepared for their Affirmation of Baptism (confirmation) that will take place on October 28th. In one of our activities, we spent time talking together about the faith questions that have emerged for them as they have learned and grown over the past three years. … More 10th Grade Faith Questions Part I
“In the Name” John 16:12-15 Pastor Todd Buegler May 21-22, 2016 Trinity Lutheran Church Grace and peace to you from God who creates, from Jesus Christ who redeems and from the Holy Spirit who sustains. Amen. When our boys were young, we (and by “we,” I mean mostly Lori) were active in our school district’s … More In the Name
“With Us” John 1:10-18 Pastor Todd Buegler January 3-4, 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the Son of God and the incarnation. Amen. One of my very favorite places to take groups camping is Assateague Island National Seashore, on the Maryland coast. I’ve brought … More With Us
Test Driving Theology 