Monthly Archives: February 2016

When you see “lifetime guarantee” on a product, do you wonder whose lifetime- the consumer, the product, or the producer?  The lifetime of any of these could be today, ten or twenty years from now. We have a lifetime guarantee … Continue reading →

On my way into town, for about a year now, I drive by a man on the side of the road.  This man is dedicated, nearly always there, no matter how hot or cold the weather may be and at … Continue reading →

“Precious memories, how they linger; how they linger in my soul.” These are lyrics from one of my favorite hymns, which have great meaning for me.  I was born in Chicago to parents who were active in the Lutheran church.  Mom … Continue reading →

  Khaleil at one month old  Yesterday I had the privilege of riding a horse who has never had anyone else on his back.  This is not a privilege I take lightly.  Although I’ve started other horses under saddle, this one … Continue reading →

Have you ever been lost? Many years ago I was wandering through the campus of Princeton University. I walked from one quadrangle to another until I realized I was lost. “Maybe if I go this way I’ll get back to … Continue reading →

When I was 20 years old, I had the privilege of being a part of a gospel team that spent the summer traveling the east coast from New York to Maine..  We conducted meetings and church services in various Lutheran Churches. … Continue reading →

We see this nearly every day on our currency and coins.  Curiosity made me look up the history of this motto on our money.  In 1814, following the War of 1812, some of our Christian forefathers thought recognition should be … Continue reading →

Today most of you will meet our interim pastor for the first time; some had the pleasure of meeting him at the ministry social yesterday afternoon.  We have gone three weeks without a pastor leading us, although we’ve been blessed with … Continue reading →

“Why is it that dictators and governments throughout our world persist in persecuting the people of God? They may be divided in everything else, but they unite in their endeavors to free themselves from the restraints of religion.” (Quoted from “Psalms … Continue reading →

There are days it’s easy to smile and laughter is spontaneous, and there are days when laughter and smiles seem far away.  Heartache, loss, death, and pain are a real part of this world.  They’re not strangers to any of … Continue reading →