From the Rooftops
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 … Continue reading From the Rooftops
Tag: trust
In God’s Good Time
I am not, by nature, a patient person. I’m not impatient in an “angry” kind way, like getting mad if someone cuts me off on the freeway…that’s not what I’m … Continue reading In God’s Good Time
Life Lessons from the Cornfield: Risk vs. Reward
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 … Continue reading Life Lessons from the Cornfield: Risk vs. Reward
Mission Jamaica Day 8 – Saturday
When the plane takes off from the Montego Bay airport, you look out the window up into the hills, towards where Westhaven is and you ask yourself “I wonder what … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Day 8 – Saturday
Mission Jamaica Day 7 – Friday
Rest. Today was a day of rest. And it was deeply appreciated. Our team had a great, low-key day today. Much of the day was spent in or near the … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Day 7 – Friday
Today is the Day! Happy Birthday…To Us!
Today is the day! 100 years ago this evening, a group of about 60 people gathered in the Universalist Church building in downtown Owatonna and decided that it was time … Continue reading Today is the Day! Happy Birthday…To Us!
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!
Nominate a Candidate for Faith Formation Pastor or Deacon
“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God … Continue reading Nominate a Candidate for Faith Formation Pastor or Deacon
When God says “Go”
One of my all-time favorite movies is the 1981 blockbuster, “Raiders of The Lost Ark,” where Indiana Jones discovers the Ark of the Covenant, the 4-foot long container holding the … Continue reading When God says “Go”
Invitation
Tens of millions of people sat glued to their televisions on April 29, 2011 to watch the wedding of the decade. This was the day that Prince William and Kate … Continue reading Invitation
Luther500 Germany Trip: Maps & Directions
The Luther500 group is having a great experience so far. Yesterday was spent exploring Wittenberg, our adopted home for the week. There was morning prayer, a city tour, a workshop … Continue reading Luther500 Germany Trip: Maps & Directions
The Power of Talk
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, … Continue reading The Power of Talk
