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The Growing Circles of Love

As my first grandchild got married recently, I began to contemplate the different kinds of love in my life. I gave an AI program a bunch of information about what I was thinking and...

At the End of the Road

Anticipation. Wonderment. Excitement.  These were a few of the emotions running through me, when we finally pulled up to our worksite in Guatemala.  As we stepped off the bus, we were directed to walk...

Like A Child

“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. For now we see in...

In the Heat of Summer – Cool as a Cucumber

Well, we’ve reached the half-way point (or more!) of summer! Parents, how are we feeling?  Exhausted? Stressed? Calm and cool as a cucumber?  I know that a lot of you are not falling in...

Acupuncture, Like Church Work?

Iʻve been dealing with a “stiff neck” for about two months now. Before I went the “Go Fund Me” route, I thought I would try alternative medicine, ie: Acupuncture.  I made an appointment with...

Be Jubilant, My Feet

Our July 5 Sunday was a time of celebration and gratitude. What a joyful time! A highlight for me was the congregational singing of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”  The song “Battle Hymn of...

Blessed to Call This Home

There’s something special about the Fourth of July. Maybe it’s the smell of burgers on the grill, kids running through the yard with sparklers, neighborhood parades, or watching fireworks light up the night sky. It’s...

The Sown

Last week I attended a retirement party for a friend of mine, (Dennis) an emergency physician that mentored me for most of my years in rescue. During the party, there were several medical professionals...

Rest for the Weary Soul

Created by Dawn Lubker, Director of Ministry We live in a world that treats exhaustion like a badge of honor. We rush from task to task, scroll mindlessly through digital noise, and keep a...

The Best is Yet to Come

Dear Church Family, What an incredible year it has been at Peace Lutheran Church! As we look back over the past twelve months, our hearts overflow with gratitude for how God has moved among...