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Every year that pesky story of doubting Thomas turns up.  You remember how Thomas doubts that Jesus is risen from the dead because he didn’t actually see him risen. Then Jesus appears to Thomas and says, “Do not doubt but … Continue reading →

Years ago, I visited Ireland and toured the beautiful countryside on horseback. Our group of four equestrians rode about 15 miles per day and spent the night at different farmhouses along the way.  One evening we decided to venture into … Continue reading →

Martin Luther was a prolific writer. That is understated! At seminary, I was awed by bookshelf after bookshelf in the campus library that were just his works. He jumped on the technology bandwagon of his day – the printing press … Continue reading →

Put on your spiritual running shoes!   Mark begins his Gospel with urgent news, “Prepare the way of the Lord!”  He’s bursting with good news.  There’s an air of breathless excitement.  There’s no fancy narrative, no prologue, no genealogy – Mark … Continue reading →

Don Williams, an award-winning country singer, renowned for his ballads, had a number 1 hit in 1981 with Lord, I Hope This Day is Good. Lord, I hope this day is goodI’m feelin’ empty and misunderstoodI should be thankful, Lord, I … Continue reading →

I’m sure many of us can remember the song The B-I-B-L-E from our childhoods.  We sang it in Sunday school, in vacation Bible school and sometimes just for fun as it had a catchy tune and was easy to learn … Continue reading →

Do you have an Easter Glow?  The liturgical season of Lent is a solemn preparation for the glorious triumph of Christ’s Resurrection.  Having arrived at that day, everyone glows with excitement and awe.  Jesus is risen!  He is risen indeed!  … Continue reading →

By the time I was born, my mother had left the Roman Catholic Church to become a Lutheran. As a result she hadn’t the slightest temptation to name me after my birthday’s saint–Anselm. It was hard growing up with the … Continue reading →

My Bible often becomes the repository of special items that have touched me.  This is one of them (author unknown): Some time ago, a few ladies met to study the scriptures. While reading the third chapter of Malachi, they came … Continue reading →

“I’ve been going through hell.” How many times have we heard that, even said it ourselves? Countless. At least we are saying through and not to. Hell is one of the two realms currently existing on planet Earth. The other … Continue reading →