A Sabbatical Summary

Today, after 12 weeks of rest, renewal and learning, I return to the office. I loved these 12 weeks. They were a wonderful opportunity and a gift. At the same time, I’m glad to be back to Trinity. I’ve missed the people and the work. I wrote a summary of my sabbatical experience for the … More A Sabbatical Summary

The View from the Balcony

Dear friends, On May 23, I will begin a 12-week sabbatical.  The focus of my sabbatical time away will be renewal, and study. Sabbaticals are a common practice in the world of higher education and in ministry.  In fact, the Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, highly recommends sabbaticals for its rostered leaders … More The View from the Balcony

Even Jesus

“Even Jesus” Mark 1:29-39 Pastor Todd Buegler March 2, 2016 (Wednesday Evening Lenten Service) Trinity Lutheran Church   Grace and peace to you from God our creator, and from Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. Even Jesus. Even Jesus had to get away. Even Jesus had to rest. Even Jesus had to take a … More Even Jesus

Finding Balance

This is another in the series of posts responding to “Faith and Life Questions” that were asked last fall. This is a 2-part question: 1)  Q:  “How do you find balance between fully using the talents God gave and being exhausted?” 2)  Q:  “Packers or Vikings?” Great questions.  And in your first one, you nailed … More Finding Balance