In my younger days, I would take youth groups out on cross-country trips to build homes with Habitat for Humanity. On the night before we left, we would always gather with families for a short worship service. And at that worship, we would give every young person who was going a small cross, on a leather lanyard. … More To Tell the Truth
A common business, or investment principle is “risk vs. reward.” This involves determining how much cost, or risk a businessperson is comfortable taking, in order to maximize the reward. The bigger the risk, often the bigger the reward. Of course, the bigger risk also means that the reward might never come: Apple, a computer company … More Life Lessons from the Cornfield: Risk vs. Reward
I’ve been reflecting on our Gospel reading from this past Sunday. It’s the story of Jesus meeting the woman at the well. He was simply thirsty. This was, after all, mid-day in the middle east. It had to be warm. So he approaches the well, where the woman was drawing water. All of the normal … More The Power of Talk
This is a big week in the life of the ELCA, and the life of senior high young people at Trinity. On Wednesday evening, the ELCA Youth Gathering begins. 30,000 young people and their adult leaders will gather from congregations all over the country (and a whole bunch of international guests too!) for an amazing … More A Church that Steps Out
“9814+” Matthew 14:22-33 Pastor Todd Buegler Lord of Life Lutheran Church July 12-14, 2014 Grace and peace to you, from God our Creator and from Jesus our Lord and Savior. Amen. If I still had my big, red spiral bound calendar from 1987 to show you, I would point out for you the entry for … More 9,814+
Test Driving Theology 