Read: Numbers 14:10b-24 Forgive the iniquity of this people according to the greatness of your steadfast love… (14:19a) Reflect: Children have a particular ability to remind parents or adults of things said or done in a different context–whether it’s reminding a parent of an earlier promise, reminding a teacher of… Continue reading
This devotion was initially created for publication in Eternity for Today, a devotional resource from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, for the week of March 12, 2022 Read: Luke 13:31-35 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to… Continue reading
The devotions over the next week were initially created for publication in Eternity for Today, a devotional resource from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, for the week of March 12, 2022 Read: Philippians 3:17-4:1 But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting… Continue reading
Then [God] said to me, “Prophecy to the bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. I will lay sinews on you, and will cause… Continue reading
I crafted this gathering rite for a worship service intended to lift up the role and ministry of Deacons. Gospel text for the day was Luke 6:17-26. Service organized and led by/at Martin Luther University College. Introduction:Our gospel reading today begins with Jesus coming down to a level place with… Continue reading
I wrote this blog in April but didn’t post it until September…#covid. I had the rare opportunity to be with my parents on my birthday this year. That hasn’t happened for several years. As is their custom, dinner included some reflection questions. Because the chances for these kinds of conversations… Continue reading
Reflection on Psalm 90, given at the National Worship Conference 2021 (ELCIC/Anglican Church in Canada) In our liturgical tradition, each year we cycle through themes of anticipation, celebration, discovery, lament, grief, renewal and growth. Each year we are guided again by the orbit of a divine narrative that pulls us in,… Continue reading
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge; by professing it some have missed the mark as regards the faith. Grace be with you. (1 Tim. 6:20-21) These last few chapters of 1 Timothy do sound a bit… Continue reading
And again, one in human form touched me and strengthened me. He said, “Do not fear, greatly beloved, you are safe. Be strong and courageous.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my Lord speak, for you have strengthened me. (Daniel 10:18-19) These chapters in Daniel… Continue reading
a reflection on moving during a pandemicWaitingFor the new thing to start.For friendshipsThat smell like fresh coffee and pastries,For living into a new jobThat feels like steppingFrom a rocking boat onto solid ground—Legs shaking from the memory of rocky waves,But heart calm knowing the ground is once again solid. WaitingFor… Continue reading