Monthly Archives: October 2025

I think it’s time for another blog about State Road 200. Those of you who don’t live near this road will still appreciate what I am talking about if you happen to live and drive in a congested city or country. Twenty years ago, this road was a quiet two-lane road … Continue reading →

This past week our church choir sang an anthem, and I can’t get it out of my head. It has been an ear worm for me since we began rehearsing it a few weeks ago.  It is entitled “I Go … Continue reading →

I believe Lutheran historian Martin Marty said you could only understand Lutheranism if you sat around the campfires and sang the songs. There is some truth to that. It has been both a strength and a weakness of Lutheranism that … Continue reading →

It was my granddaughter’s prom night. Her dad texted pictures – beautiful young women in gorgeous long dresses, escorted by handsome young men in tuxes. It’s said that “A picture is worth a thousand words.” The prom pictures were proof … Continue reading →

I confess that as a life-long Lutheran I often incorrectly assume that all who worship know about our eponymous leader, the great reformer Martin Luther. With so many of our parishioners coming from Roman Catholicism, of course they have much … Continue reading →

Did you ever get a speck of something in your eye?  It really hurts.  And, if you’re not able to wash it out with tears or eyedrops, it can cause an abrasion or scratch on your cornea.  Now try to … Continue reading →

Wikipedia tells us: Crucifixion is a method of capital punishment in which the condemned is tied or nailed to a large wooden cross, beam or stake and left to hang until eventual death. It was used as a punishment by … Continue reading →

I came across this story when reading some posts I had gotten recently. I will share asnippet of it which led me to my thoughts for this blog. It hit home to me as I think abouthow I sometimes act … Continue reading →

This caring concept is an ancient one. It is mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew (Chapter 10:40-42), “and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple – truly … Continue reading →

Today commemorates James of Jerusalem, the brother of Jesus. Whether brother means a younger full brother, an older step-brother or a cousin is a matter of scholarly debate. James is mentioned several times in the New Testament. He is also … Continue reading →