You probably know this already, but just in case you don’t, let me break some bad news top you: That Magic 8 ball you had as a kid? It didn’t really work. Sorry. Crystal balls, fortune tellers, tarot cards? They don’t work either. I’m sorry. They don’t. There are so many ways that humans try to predict…and understand the future. Because we want … More Peace, Be Still
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised.” Matthew 28:5-6 My very favorite TV show is “West Wing.” I love the story lines, I love the fast-paced writing and I love the characters. … More What’s Next?
This is, of course, a most important season. A season that catches our attention… a season we approach with anticipation…a season that makes us look with awe and with wonder. I am speaking of course, about awards show season. Now, at the Buegler home, we don’t plan our lives around the Academy Awards, or the Emmy’s, or … More The Jesus You Didn’t Expect
I recently read an article about a project called StoryCorps. StoryCorps was the brainchild of a man named Dave Isay, who is a documentary film maker. Isay got permission to set up a video booth in Grand Central Station in New York City. People could sit down in this little booth, a video camera would … More From the Rooftops
There is a whole series of psychological exams that students at our seminaries have to undertake. These exams dig deep into our family history, our personality characteristics and our sense of call to become a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. When I went through this process, I had to go to a … More Right Here, Right Now
In the evening, when Lori and I sit on the couch and we flip on the TV, I’ll surf up or down the channel lineup. It drives Lori a bit nuts, but as often as not, when channel-surfing, I’ll stop when I run across one of those house-flipping shows. You know the ones, where they … More Flipping Hearts
It has been a really weird two weeks. Two weeks ago tomorrow I announced my resignation as a pastor from Lord of Life Lutheran Church to take a new call as the senior pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna. So the emotional whirlwind from that announcement is swirling. I have been overwhelmed and touched, … More Mixed Feelings
“Holy Ground” Mark 9:2-8 Pastor Todd Buegler March 1-2, 2014 Grace and peace to you, from God our Creator and from Jesus Christ, who calls us to follow. Amen. I have a theory. I believe that everybody has a place that is meaningful to them. It is a place where you may go to recharge … More Holy Ground
I will select very carefully who I recommend reads this book. I’ll do so for two reasons: The language Nadia uses in her book is going to cause problems for some people. She is raw, she is honest, she is herself. And she can express herself with colorful metaphors better than any other pastor I’ve … More “Pastrix”
Mark 2:1-12 Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the Son of God who brings healing. Amen. My good friend, David Hunstad, was pretty sad when his back went completely out. It was probably 20 years ago, but I remember this like it was yesterday. We were at a youth … More …With a Little Help From Your Friends…
Test Driving Theology 