The Moment That Changed Everything
My first car was a 1978 AMC Concord DL (DL for DeeLuxe!) For those unfamiliar with the AMC Concord, it was a small car, a compact, but it was a bit … Continue reading The Moment That Changed Everything
Tag: resurrection
We Want to See Jesus
I think that one of the most profound phrases in all the scriptures can be found in our Gospel reading today. It is six, simple words: “Sir, we wish to see … Continue reading We Want to See Jesus
Signs
As I write this, we have daffodils blooming in our garden and the crocus plants are popping up out of the ground in front of our home. It’s a sign of … Continue reading Signs
Not Your Average Easter
He is risen! He is risen indeed! On a normal Easter Sunday, before the worship begins, the pastors and the choir would be gathered at the back doors, the lights … Continue reading Not Your Average Easter
A Word of Hope
Guest blog: Pastor Cindy Halverson, our amazing and gifted visitation pastor, shares a word today… “Pray for our country. This will be the first Easter in the history of our … Continue reading A Word of Hope
Remember…
Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! I hear those words and they stir memories. I remember hearing the pastor say those words when I was a child at Diamond … Continue reading Remember…
A Dog’s Life
This is our dog’s favorite position. While Kennedy does enjoy walks, car rides and the occasional opportunity to bark at and chase squirrels, deer and rabbits, we will often walk … Continue reading A Dog’s Life
Ashes on our Forehead
Every year, around 6 weeks before Easter, the Christian church celebrates Ash Wednesday. This year, Ash Wednesday falls on March 6. Tomorrow. You will see people walking around with black smudges on … Continue reading Ashes on our Forehead
Jesus Changes Everything!
When I was writing this sermon on Monday, I wrote about how Jesus saved us from our sins by dying on the cross for us. This is true, however when … Continue reading Jesus Changes Everything!
When Jesus Changed His Mind
In 1803, Napoleon Bonaparte, made the decision to sell land to the United States. In what came to be known as “The Louisiana Purchase,” he sold 828,000 square miles of … Continue reading When Jesus Changed His Mind
This Changes Everything
As I write this, Trinity’s group of 47 youth and adult leaders are traveling to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas. Right now they are somewhere in Oklahoma, and … Continue reading This Changes Everything
Suddenly
Joe Rantz was one of nine young men who represented the United States in the 8-man rowing, or “crew” races in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Their story is told … Continue reading Suddenly
Test Driving Theology 