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Great COVID-19 & Beyond Resources for Families!
I’m joining with the leaders of six other ministries that strengthen and equip families to provide seven 30-minute webinars in June (Tuesdays and Thursdays June 9 through 30). The focus of the webinars will be “Equipping Families through COVID-19 and Beyond.” … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Community Life, Family Life, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged family, witness, worldview
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Help from the Concordia Center for the Family
By dear friend, Ben Freudenburg, is the director of the Concordia Center for the Family (CCF). He’s put together some great material to support you and your family during this COVID-19 stay-home period and beyond. Check out his latest blog … Continue reading
Sabbatical Summary
Over the past two months, I’ve had the privilege to enjoy a sabbatical from my regular routine of pastoral service. As I reflect, I must answer the question…was it worthwhile? My exuberant answer is absolutely “YES!” I’ve gained a profound … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Marriage, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged God's way, mission, South Africa, witness
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Family Time
As my sabbatical continues, I’ve had the opportunity to continue to practice what I preach. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying some quality time with Heather, the kids and Hannah’s boyfriend, Matthew. This has been greatly needed as I’ve neglected them a … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Relationship Priorities
Tagged family, priorities, relationships, Thumbs Up
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Educator of the Year 2018
It was humbling to receive a very special award last night. At the annual Gala of the Concordia Center for the Family in Ann Arbor, MI, I was awarded their “Outstanding Family Life Educator of the Year 2018” award. I … Continue reading
Fall in Love
There’s a fairy tale notion of love that we just “fall in love” when we meet the right person. If we find Mr. or Mrs. Right, then the result of such falling in love is living happily ever after. Not … Continue reading
Abandoning the Family
My wife, Heather, and I were just reflecting on all the changes we’ve seen in the congregations I’ve served for the past 28 years. One thing that struck us both is the number of people who have simply “dropped out” along the … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Family Life, Worldview
Tagged family, fellowship, joy, Truth
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Winter Camping
Last Friday night I had the joy of camping with my daughter, Hannah, who was wrapping up her “spring” break. We stayed in our new camper-van as a test run for future mission trips and recreation. Our campsite was in … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Relationship Priorities, Teen Life
Tagged Creation, family, GLORY, Parenting
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Created Male & Female
Created Male & Female is the title of an open letter released in the U.S. on Dec. 15, 2017 by twenty key religious leaders including two from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. I encourage you to read it HERE. You can also … Continue reading
Posted in Community Life, Congregational Life, Family Life, Marriage, Sex, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged God's way, identity, marriage, sex, witness, worldview
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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