Tuesday, February 4, 2025
I grew up in a small town in a very traditional Lutheran Church. I have known about God all my life, but I have asked many times along the way: Who is this Jesus guy anyway? How does he fit into the story? What was he about? Those same questions have been asked by many… Read more
Monday, February 3, 2025
Have you ever read a great book or seen a great movie with multiple layers? No matter how many times you read or watch, you find something new. It is as if there is an endless harvest to glean. That is exactly what we find in Jesus’ parables. Jesus taught almost exclusively in parables, and… Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025
A few years ago, my wife’s sister and her family spent three weeks with us over the Christmas holiday. My two sons were excited to see their cousin, and he was excited to see them. Then, the tensions started to flare. I’m sure that’s just in our family. I’m betting it doesn’t happen for you. Read more
Friday, January 31, 2025
Did you know even pastors struggle with keeping the Sabbath? We preach it, but sometimes we find it hard to live out. In my first few years as a pastor, I always intended to take the gift of Sabbath. Then, inevitably, something would come up and I’d find it had been three or four weeks… Read more