In some of my previous “blogʻs,” I spoke about a living miracle that I get to converse on a daily basis, with my son Nick. If you read my blog in the past, you...

Generally, when I think of a mission trip, I think of the big trips I took and the opportunities I had to visit other countries. We shared Jesus and we helped to build up...

What, exactly, is the relationship between church and state?  On a personal level, we might state the question as “What is the relationship between my faith and my politics?”   It’s a popular sentiment in...

It seems like the theme of foundation, particularly Christ as our firm foundation, keeps coming up. We introduced the contemporary song “Firm Foundation (He Won’t),” the choir is singing “Christ the Lord is our...

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 (NIV) Life can feel like an uphill climb...

It’s all about Jesus.  This is the hallmark of our Lutheran Confession.  What we believe, teach and confess is laser-focused on bringing us to the foot of the cross of Jesus.  It is here...

God saw all that He made and it was very good.        Genesis 1:31 Last weekend, my daughter, Jasmine, and her husband, David, took my husband, Joel, and myself on a mountain adventure. They had...

As you are aware, we had our Community BBQ on Sunday, August 25th. I love our BBQ because it gives us a chance to sit down with friends, family and a fair amount of...

“Rome wasn’t built in a day” is a phrase that is not enjoyable to hear for an impatient person. It reminds us that things that are worth the effort take time. In my quick...

“Dad, if I eat my meat, it will help my teeth and bones to grow white and hard . . . right?!” “No, David, Meat helps our muscles to grow and it gives us...