Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace. After seeing the news of yet another mass shooting yesterday, at Seattle Pacific University, I felt that I … Continue reading Lord, Have Mercy on Us
A while back I was asked to think about evangelism in our present-day context. Friend and pastor Aaron Fuller pondered, “how do you get Mainliners to do it, particularly the older ones?” This is a great question. Before I say anything though, let me offer an admission, I am NO EXPERT at evangelizing. I wouldn’t say I am any good at it either. But what strikes me … Continue reading Evangelism 101?- Or at least how to start the process perhaps
Tuesday on the blog means that it is time to share some links to things I have found interesting and thought provoking over the past week. As I mentioned last week, this week’s edition is a tiny bit shorter because of traveling and other work and project commitments. One of those reasons was being able and blessed to attend two of my friends’ ordinations, which you … Continue reading This Week’s Links
In the midst of life and its many constant changes and transitions, it is imperative that you take time to express that gratitude and thankfulness that resides deep within your heart, mind, and soul. Today’s reflection really comes out of this perspective. Allison and I have had the great joy and pleasure to walk alongside a number of friends as they have discerned calls towards … Continue reading Congratulations, Hallelujah, and Thanks be to God!
I don’t say this enough on my blog, but I love to travel! With summer fast approaching, it means that many people will be traveling or going on vacations soon. When on such travels, you might visit national places or places of national and/or international importance like monuments and memorials. This leads to two questions I am wondering today. Do you have a favorite monument … Continue reading Monuments and Memorials
Tuesday on the blog means that it is time to share some links to things I have found interesting, head-scratching or thought-provoking over the past week. As always, I break up the links into categories. This week’s topic categories are: Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Millennials; Neighbor Love; Social Media & Blogging; Vocation; Worship and Miscellaneous. I hope … Continue reading This Week’s Links
Last month, Dan Lewis, anchor at KOMO TV in Seattle, announced that he would be retiring from the anchor desk in about a month’s time. Unfortunately, that day has come today. Dan Lewis KOMO has literally been the anchor at KOMO in Seattle my entire life. I grew up watching the news, learning and listening to him and Kathi Goertzen KOMO, as well as Steve Pool and Eric … Continue reading Thank You to Dan Lewis
Tuesday means that it is time to share some of what I have come across, read, and found interesting in the past week. This week’s topic categories are: Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Millennials; Neighbor Love; Social Media & Blogging; Stewardship; Vocation; Worship and Miscellaneous. I entrust them to you now and hope you enjoy them and find … Continue reading This Week’s Links
Last week Barbara Walters was rightfully celebrated leading up to her retirement from active time in front of the camera. She may well still do an occasional interview and special when called upon by ABC, but she has entered retirement for the time being. A number of stories, images, ideas, challenges, etc., came up as she reminisced and was celebrated. The one I want to … Continue reading Mentoring and Legacy
An idea struck me earlier this week- perhaps it would be fun to share a post for graduates, or soon to be graduates. Since I have a special connection with many in the graduating class from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota this year, my thoughts are going to be directed to them. But perhaps these would be appropriate to other graduates? If there is … Continue reading To the soon to be commenced…
Timothy Siburg 