What I am not going to do in this post is to minimize pain and suffering and provide simple Christian platitudes like, “All you need to...

When my ministry began in Milwaukee our Christian day school was just embarking on a new chapter in our educational adventure. Seven...

This post is the second of a two-part series for the church on how to overcome compliancy. 1. Avoid routines. Compliancy is never...

One of the pivotal moments in my life was going to a Lutheran preschool. It changed the direction of my life. My family grew up strong...

A man is taken out of darkness and into the light When I was a kid I was afraid of the dark. Because bad things lurk around in the dark...

The heart of the church is an active prayer life. Empowering Prayer Life. The church seeks to know and to follow God’s will. An...

Dear Lord, As this new week takes shape, it begins with the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I am reminded that we all face...

“Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized...

THE WATCHMAN’S TASK IS TO WATCH (v. 3). When he sees the sword coming against the land, he blows the trumpet and warns the people ....

The word “Grace” painted in black ink over a colorful watercolor washed background concept and theme. It has been a fascinating writing...

I would like to believe that a distinctly, authentic Church is a Christ-centered, mission-driven, people-focused, community-transforming...

Some passages of the Bible are difficult because of the hard work it takes to understand them. And then, there are passages that are...

“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or...

A wooden manger and three wooden crosses Dear Lord As we reflect on this Epiphany season, we give thanks for the message of Epiphany....

32 The community of believers was one in heart and mind. None of them would say, “This is mine!” about any of their possessions, but held...

Dear Lord, As we approach a new year we may have anxiety. We do not know what the future holds, but we know who holds our future. With...

Dear Lord, It is the beginning of a new week and I want to take time at the start of the week to be grateful for all your promises keep....

Huge Tidal wave crashing onto the beach with man A friend from my days at the seminary and I were catching up on life. We talked about...

Dear Lord, As this day dawns my thoughts turn to the anticipation of the first night. The angels are primed and ready to announce the...

“I am the light that has come into the world. No one who has faith in me will stay in the dark.” John 12:46 Everybody has dark days. You...