Leaning into and Living Out the Questions as part of God’s Mission Today- a sermon for October 22, 2023

I had the joy of being with God’s people gathered as Trinity Lutheran Church in Hildreth, Nebraska on Sunday October 22, 2023. I was invited to preach on stewardship and mission as part of the congregation’s Mission Sunday and to be present for conversation during Bible Study as well as during a Harvest Luncheon fundraiser after worship, and to bring greetings from the Bishop as … Continue reading Leaning into and Living Out the Questions as part of God’s Mission Today- a sermon for October 22, 2023

Walking with God & Doing God’s Work Together through Prayer- a sermon for Lectionary 17C/Pentecost 7C

It was a joy to be with the good people of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska today (July 28, 2019) thanks to the invitation of Pastor Carm Aderman. I was invited to come and preach, and to also speak about Deacons and the Ministry of Word and Service. What follows is the majority of the manuscript from which I preached or at least … Continue reading Walking with God & Doing God’s Work Together through Prayer- a sermon for Lectionary 17C/Pentecost 7C

Lost in the Night- an Advent Devotional for Dec. 2, 2017

This Advent season I am going to reflect on a hymn or carol daily as part of my spiritual practices. I am not sure where all these reflections will take me, but in conversation with my spiritual director, I am going to leave room for both “the head stuff” and “the heart stuff.” Some days might be more of one or another. I invite you … Continue reading Lost in the Night- an Advent Devotional for Dec. 2, 2017