Last week we entered 2025. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations are a part of our secular culture. Some (not me) stay up to welcome the new year and all the possibilities it may bring. Although we can’t predict what may come, I pray it is a good year for you and our…
As Christmas approaches, let me encourage you to be like Jesus by taking the first step towards another person. What do I mean by this? Let me explain… We understand that God took a step towards us when he came down to us (from heaven) in the person of Jesus. We call that the “incarnation.”…
Yes, we are now in the unknown season of Advent. Most of the world is already in the season of Christmas but not us! Most of the mainline Protestant churches and the Roman Catholic Church get ready for Christmas by entering into the season of Advent. Advent literally means the “arrival of an important person…
If you are a member of Community Lutheran Church, you know that I am a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s church council. Our church is a part of the ELCA. I was appointed by our bishop over a year ago serve on our church’s national board. It is a great honor to…
