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God’s Word is a precious jewel. Our great heritage, as a Martin Luther hymn goes. I fear, however, that sometimes Christians use it as a weapon, a tool in an argument. At its’ worst use, it becomes a dividing line … Continue reading →

It seems like nighttime is when my brain whirls:  unsolved problems, health concerns, worries about my family.  I try to turn them over to God, but that little whirlwind in the mind swirls on.  Now thinking about these concerns is … Continue reading →

Just left the dentist’s office, not my most favorite place to visit, but it was minor and quick; however, it still included, “open wide.” Psalm 89 is attributed to Ethan the Ezrahite and begins: “Your love, God, is my song, and I’ll sing … Continue reading →

Our lives are so full of blessings, we often take them for granted.  I know I am guilty of that. I have been given so much I think I EXPECT my life to be happy and “blessed”.  I want a … Continue reading →

Last week’s Lenten scripture reading was from Mark 4:35-41.  Jesus and the Apostles are crossing the Sea of Galilee when a violent storm comes up and overwhelms the crew and vessel.  While this is happening, Jesus is asleep on a … Continue reading →

“I am sinking in deep mud, and there is no solid ground” (Psalm 60:2a, Good News Bible). I know exactly the sensation of sinking in mud. At Christmastime one year I was walking around my apartment complex looking at the … Continue reading →

I am pleased to share the message of a “guest blogger” today. She is an old friend and her words are written especially for those of us who sometimes feel so overwhelmed in the face of the hatred, discrimination and … Continue reading →

 I came to seminary in Columbia, SC nearly forty-one years of age. For the first time, I saw a Lutheran Church named Christus Victor – “Jesus, Victorious Champion.” “How neat is that!”, I thought. It comes from atonement theology, and … Continue reading →

I share this memory today. It is as vivid and painful as it was more than fifty years ago. To me it is a reminder that we are all lost until our loving Lord wraps his arms around us and … Continue reading →

 Matthew 25: 40-43 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ 41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from … Continue reading →