Monthly Archives: February 2017

The more advanced we get, the more we take for granted. Like flipping a switch. Wondrous things happen when we flip a switch: lights come on, power strips activate multiple devices and components, exhaust hood fans, and a million other … Continue reading →

On the top shelf in my kitchen sits a rooster. It’s a colorful ceramic cookie jar rooster. Now unlike the barnyard variety, it doesn’t crow at the crack of dawn to wake me from my slumbers. But when I do … Continue reading →

 In the last chapter of John we read that after the crucifixion Peter, James, John and two other disciples went fishing one night on the Sea of Galilee, but when morning came, they had not caught a single fish. A … Continue reading →

Ever have one of those days when you are glad that you expect people to disappoint you? It’s so much easier than expecting the best only to have your hopes dashed again. I am having one of those weeks. Professionally, … Continue reading →

As Christians, our work is never done.  There is no such thing as retirement from God’s work.  Ministry is about loving God and loving others; it’s about being the hands and feet of God in this broken world.  There may … Continue reading →

Since the Reformation, Lutherans have read the story of the Transfiguration on the last Sunday of Epiphany. The Transfiguration seemed a proper end to a season that celebrated the manifestation of Jesus as the Christ. Peter, James and John see … Continue reading →

I grew up in Minnesota about a half mile from the Mississippi river.  I loved to go down and sit on the banks and watch the river flow by.  It was relaxing and peaceful.   Sometimes life just crowds in … Continue reading →

On rare occasions – stolen moments, if you will – I reflect on life. I reflect on us human creatures, who are wonderfully made in the image of God. I reflect on all the automatic processes that we engage in … Continue reading →

Today we celebrate Presidents’ Day.  We pause to observe the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.   Both were strong leaders among men, serving our country during difficult times.   It’s fitting that we remember them and their contributions to our … Continue reading →

 One of Pastor Art’s recent sermons was concerned with Jesus calling the fishermen Simon (Peter), Andrew, James and John to be his disciples and become fishers of men. He would soon call another fisherman Philip. Did you ever wonder why … Continue reading →