In the midst of this pandemic, we are being challenged to sing a new song.
Sing a New Song
Hope-Filled Lament: A Devotion on the Book of Lamentations
Lamentations is a book that teaches people of faith to lament, but to lament with hope, because the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.
My Porch Is My Pilgrimage
A poem for all my fellow "shelter-in-place" pilgrims.
Evening’s Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise
Here are the prayers for evening prayer, from my booklet of weekly prayers, "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
Reflecting on a Strange Sunday, Part II – Empty Churches but Not Empty Prayers
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, this past Sunday was another strange one for many of us. Here is a brief reflection on this unusual Sabbath day.
Reflecting on a Strange Sunday
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, this past Sunday was strange for many of us. Here is my reflection on this unusual Sabbath day, and on the promise that awaits us all.
Remember the Sabbath Day … When You Can’t Come to Church
How shall we “remember the Sabbath” when, because of the Coronavirus, we cannot come to church? Here is an “order of worship” that I offer, for personal or family devotions, that you can use tomorrow, March 15, the Third Sunday in Lent.
What Do I Believe about Prayer?
What do I believe about prayer? I am glad you asked! Here is what I believe about the great mystery that we call prayer.
Without Hindrance?
When life just seems like one obstacle after another, the New Testament book that we call "The Acts of the Apostles" can offer a powerful reminder that God is still at work in our life, and that there is no obstacle too great for God to overcome.
Being Lutheran … Becoming Holy
"This life is not a being holy but a becoming holy," Martin Luther writes. But what does that mean? In this post, I ponder what it means to become holy, and how God helps us along the way.
My Pastoral Ponderings 