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Sometimes we need to have faith in small things. I would like to illustrate this with the true story of Swedish missionaries David and Svea Flood and their daughter Aggie Hurst. I read the story in our Bible study class … Continue reading →

The area around where we live is growing like proverbial weeds. SW Ocala, or the Liberty Triangle, is the second-fastest growing area in Florida. The best kept secret is a secret no more. Not only does this community check all … Continue reading →

In Psalm 119:26, David prays, “I’m a stranger in these parts; give me clear directions.”  (The Message)  Wherever we are in our life’s journey, we have not trod these particular steps before.  We tend to think this applies to the … Continue reading →

From the Message version of the Bible, Romans 12:1 gives us sage advice: “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an … 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 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 →

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 →