Monthly Archives: October 2017

Hallowed ones of every time and place testify to the faithfulness and goodness of the Lord. Little ones today may not understand our history, our traditions, but they are part of the priesthood of all believers nonetheless. Of course, the … Continue reading →

In the 23rd Psalm, the imagery of the Lord as our shepherd is rich with gentleness and reassurance. He leads us, restores us, and comforts us. We hear the heartening words – I shall not want, I will not fear. … Continue reading →

All my life I was taught by those who raised me to work hard. I tackled my job in that way, at times to the point of exhaustion. I always tried to be the very best I could be. Classic … Continue reading →

It was such a simple act . . . Strike a match and light the pumpkin spice scented candle that was gifted to me for my birthday . . . The early fall darkness went from dusk to golden in … Continue reading →

While we were staying in Alexandria VA, we had a fire alarm in the middle of the night. Talk about frightening and disruptive! What to do? Staying in a large hotel on the third floor. Sound asleep. Husband with a … Continue reading →

Tuesday will be the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.  In some respects this is a peculiar festival.  Lutherans didn’t observe October 31 as Reformation Day until 1667, more than 100 years after Luther’s death, and then it had some marked … Continue reading →

We were blessed to be participants in the recent Florida-Bahamas Synod Assembly. Many of the blessing came from the inspirational worship services, the celebrations of communion, and wonderful music. The meeting room was cold, but we were warmed by the … Continue reading →

I start with a correction in semantics. The words prophecy or prophets mistakenly get taken to mean “prediction” or “future-forecasting.” That’s not really what those words mean! To be “prophetic” or a “prophet” means to engage in truth-telling about ourselves … Continue reading →

OK, I hear you saying “yuck!”  Well, if that doesn’t sound too good, how about I offer you a nice bowl of dry white flour instead? Maybe you’d like to nibble on a stick of butter? Or, did you ever … Continue reading →

  As a child we learn that to accomplish a task, we usually need a plan. We’re soon off and running, planning for birthdays and holidays. Later, we plan how to snag the best job, find the best wife or … Continue reading →