You haven’t truly lived until you have _________________. How would you fill in the blank? … Tried a different food? Visited a particular vacation spot? Experienced some unique activity? Saint Paul has his own answer to fill in the blank above: 17Command those who are rich in this present world...
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Lent provides us with a perfect chance to explore the extraordinary attributes of our Savior, Servant, and Friend, Jesus. It is a time to marvel at the many blessings we received when he laid down his life for us on the cross and then rose...
Dear Trinity Family, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! As we explore the powerful imagery of the Armor of God from Ephesians 6, I am reminded of the spiritual battles we face daily. Let us delve deeper into how God equips us to...
God bless our native land; Firm may she ever stand Through storm and night. When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save By Thy great might. (Lutheran Service Book 965:1) Our native land is much on our minds this election year. Campaign commercials...
This month brings a number of graduation celebrations. But graduation is sometimes referred to by a different name: commencement. “Graduation” brings to mind an ending. “Commencement” is about beginning. High school graduates will soon commence the next phase of their life, whether that be college, work or the military. College...
Memorial Day is just a few days away. On the last Monday of May, we pause from the usual day-today routines of life and work to remember and honor the legacy of the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. Memory can be a strange...
Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday is THE most significant event in the history of the world. Nothing else even comes close. No other event has impacted more people’s lives. No event’s proclamation has led to more joy. No event’s proclamation has led to more persecution and death for those doing...
This is the time of year I affectionately call “jellybean season”. Jellybeans are perhaps my favorite candy and it is one of the things I have always instantly associated with spring and the celebration of Easter. Perhaps part of the reason I love jellybeans and associate them with this time...
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.” Proverbs 1:5 I was one of those strange kids who loved going back to school. I genuinely enjoyed learning. I liked the structure. I was, dare-I-say-it, good at school. There is always something special for...
I’m one of those type of people who loves to listen to things while I work. Podcasts, music, even a familiar TV show are all comforting background noise. But the thing about background noise is that it is only effective if it doesn’t distract from the work being done. It...