Generous Stewards
When it comes to the resources God has provided us, there are two words that must define us:…
From Deaconess Michele: Celebrating Reformation Day 2025
This fall I have a greater appreciation for celebrating Reformation Day. During this past summer…
Confession is Good for More than the Soul
One of the joys of ministry at St. John’s is the opportunity I have to teach, especially students…
My List
St. Paul is a “name dropper,” but not in the deleterious “I’m trying to impress you by adding a…
From Deaconess Michele: The Diaconal Basics
During the last week of July I attended the Concordia Deaconess annual Conference. This four-day…
“It’s Cancer”(and receiving other devastating news)
I have been incredibly impressed by how one of my sisters in Christ, Angie, our 6th grade teacher,…
"I Baptize You..."
It has been an absolute joy over the last several months to baptize no less than SIX persons into…
From Deaconess Michele: What’s the Athanasian Creed?
Trinity Sunday is coming up, this year it lands on Father’s Day, on June 15th. This is the day of…
In the Stead and By the Command…
My sermon preparation for the 2nd Sunday of Easter has had a profound impact on the way I speak of…
From Deaconess Michele: What does it mean to be a Lutheran?
What are Lutherans all about? It amazes me every time the same topic comes up multiple times in a…