Eager Anticipation
"For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God." Romans 8:19…
A Bit of a Mess
"Give thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."…
Our Extravagantly Generous God
"Or do you begrudge my generosity?" Matthew 20:15b The notion of a God who is extravagantly…
Fully Present God
"You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy." Psalm 16:11…
God’s Time
"Time is the most valuable thing a person can spend." Theophrastus, ancient Greek philosopher,…
No Stagnant Water Here!
He had been listening to my sermon illustration closely ... and focused on a small piece that…
It is “good, right, and salutary …”
Those who have been an active participant in Lutheran worship for any significant amount of time…
From Ashes to Fire
“From Ashes to Fire: Planning for the Paschal Season,” is the name of an older worship planning…
Fixing Our Gaze
"Lord, Teach Us to Pray!" Prayer is a universally-accepted spiritual activity … or at least nearly…
Is Our God too Big?
“Soar like eagles!” (Isaiah 40:31, The Message) Those who are in need of assistance can often be…