Monthly Archives: March 2026

I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes fromthe Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 NIV Can you visualize yourself and God together? Walking together, working together,tackling every challenge … Continue reading →

Here is one of my favorite Lenten hymns. “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” has been acclaimed as “the finest hymn in English Church history.” (Then Sings My Soul, Book 2, p. 21)  Written by Isaac Watts, in the late 1690’s after … Continue reading →

Joseph, Guardian of Jesus Although St. Patrick’s day was a really big deal in Chicago, St. Joseph’s day got its celebration as well, especially in the Italian community. The big deal was a feast with an elaborately decorated St. Joseph’s … Continue reading →

I was (am) absolutely useless at any athletic endeavor. However, I used to faithfully watch the Olympics, amazed by the abilities of competitors. I was envious because I knew I’d never be like them. I grew up and moved on … Continue reading →

I know what I’m supposed to do at the name of Jesus: bow, confess that He is Lord. But in the name of Jesus? I’ve never been totally sure.  The title of my blog is often uttered at the end … Continue reading →

In Matthew 5:13 we read, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?  It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled … Continue reading →

Within a six-week period of time, three of our seven grandchildren are getting married. Whew! Congratulations and best wishes and cards and celebrations and cake and beautiful wedding dresses and flowers and sooooooooooooooo much planning. May they all find wedded … Continue reading →

We are living in a “Must Have” world. We feel we must have the best house, the fanciest cars, the most money in our bank account, the latest fashions and the most “toys”. We hear sayings like “he who has … Continue reading →

I often try to imagine what it was like for Jesus as a child growing up in Nazareth. Even as a child, I was disappointed that the Gospel writers did not elaborate about His childhood. From a kid’s point of … Continue reading →

Lutherans have a spotty understanding of church history. They have some idea of the  missionary work of Paul. Then there is a 1500 year gap until Martin Luther. Then another 400-year gap until they started Sunday School at First Lutheran … Continue reading →