Monthly Archives: April 2021

Is there a three-year period of your life that you are especially proud of? To determine that answer as you reflect, I’m willing to bet it will have something to do with your occupation, your career. Maybe a place you … Continue reading →

If you grew up in a Lutheran tradition, you may recall a time when the “Third Sunday of Easter” was called “Misericordia Domini.”    To a young person, those words didn’t mean much, but they did have a nice ring to … Continue reading →

Max Lucado, awarding winning author, created a book entitled YOU ARE SPECIAL. This particular book is a children’s book but can certainly be a wonderful loving gift for anyone. “Eli, the woodcarver, helps Punchinello understand how special he is – no … Continue reading →

As a child growing up in rural South Dakota, I, like most of the neighborhood children, was a member of the Prairie Rangers, our local 4-H club. When I think back on these times, I have fond memories of my … Continue reading →

Yes!  We are all on the road to Emmaus every single day that we put our little feet on the floor and begin our journey.  Unlike the two disciples who encountered the risen Christ on this ancient road, we can … Continue reading →

A favorite Easter Canticle is “This is the Feast” with it’s text from Revelation sung to the Lord seated on the heavenly throne: “Blessing and honor and glory and might be to God and the Lamb forever.” I found a … Continue reading →

One of my favorite painting is Caravaggio’s Supper at Emmaus. Jesus sits at table with two of his followers. As he blesses the bread, the astonished disciples recognize the risen Christ. A waiter standing near Jesus remains unmoved, oblivious to … Continue reading →

Dear Blog Reader, We are resurrection people! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! ALLELUIA!!  It is a time to plant. God’s kingdom is advancing, in ways we normally do not perceive. His Church will stand, but he still partners … Continue reading →

With apologies to my gentlemen readers, I’m guessing that most of you ladies learned ballroom dancing at one time or another. Now I haven’t been dancing lately, but I have a clear memory of “dancing backwards.” I’m not talking about … Continue reading →

The pandemic of 2020 is not the first pandemic in the world’s history nor will it be the last.  It also is not the worst situation to befall humankind, but it is affecting “us”, so it is prominent in our minds. … Continue reading →