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Reclaimed!
Last week I wrote about a conversation my wife, Heather, and I were having while enjoying a soft pretzel at “Ben’s Soft Pretzels” in Shipshewana, IN. I said I would share more about that this week. While enjoying our pretzel, we … Continue reading
Joyful Glory!
Just after Christmas my family and I were able to get away together for a few days. We stayed in the charming little community of Shipshewana, IN. It has a large Amish population that still uses horse and buggy to … Continue reading
Love Incarnate
Incarnate. Not a word you hear used very often in common conversation. However, it’s a word that’s tremendously comforting. Incarnate literally means “in the flesh.” At Christmas, we celebrate that Jesus took on our human flesh. He was born with … Continue reading
Thumbs Up for Eternity
Today I finished teaching on online masters level course on marriage and family relationships for Concordia University, Wisconsin/Ann Arbor. I had an excellent group of students who fully grasped, adopted and have begun sharing Jesus’ way for relationships. They especially appreciated … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Relationship Priorities, Worldview
Tagged comfort, hope, priorities, Thumbs Up
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Gun Control & Black Lives
My daughter’s taking a college Sociology class in which they’re discussing several current social issues that cause a lot of conflict. She asked me for my quick input on a couple. After I sent her some of my thoughts, she … Continue reading
JOY in Death
This past Tuesday I had the challenge and privilege of preaching and leading the funeral service for a dear friend, the wife of the previous senior pastor at the congregation I now serve. Lorna was a wonderfully faithful woman who … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Family Life, Relationship Priorities
Tagged comfort, death, hope, joy
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Public School Connection
This past week I had a great meeting with the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of the local public school system (which includes about 1000 teachers and staff). They wanted my input as they are reviewing the objectives and long range … Continue reading
Teaching God’s Way
This week I started teaching another online class for the Masters of Family Life Education program of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor. So far I am highly impressed by the character and faith of my nine students. It’s great to hear … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Community Life, Relationship Priorities, Worldview
Tagged forgiveness, God's way, grace, teaching
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500th Anniversary of the Reformation Worship
It was an awesome privilege to join with 13,000 other believers in Jesus Christ to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation this past Sunday in East Lansing, Michigan. Below is a summary article about the event. I thank God that … Continue reading
Always Learning
A word from Heather… I feel like I am always learning, but it continues to amaze and quite frankly humble me when I realize I’m still learning from my own children. Our 18 year old daughter is a freshman at … Continue reading
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