When the wind blows…

There must be something special about the rain of a tropical system as it falls to the ground. On most rainy days, the kids are in the house, content to watch movies or surf the net. But now that Tropical Storm Ernesto is saying hello, the girls are having a ball running around outside, on [...]

Mouths

First, a little housekeeping; I enjoy posting my reflections, opinions and discussions about being a Christian, husband, father, and also reading the thoughts of other like minded (or not) people. Some of these folks have terrific insight, one such person, and frequent visitor to my blog posts anonymously as p.s. (an after-thought). In my post [...]

Eyes

P.S. mentioned the obvious eye contact during communion, and I must say that I share his feelings. Looking someone in the eye can tell you a lot about that person; especially when we are engaged in something as intimate as the Lord’s Supper. I am continually amazed and humbled each week as people come forward, [...]

Hands

Earlier this evening someone asked me what I find most intriguing about the way we distribute communion in our church. The question caught me a little by surprise, not because it was an odd question, but because I was thinking the very same thing during tonight’s distribution.
I think the thing that strikes me the most [...]

Music Meme

From the LutherPunk’s blog…
If you have the time or desire to answer all 29, then you are tagged.
Ok, I think I can do this……..
1. Of all the bands/artists in your cd/record collection, which one do you own the most albums by?
Well, as it goes right now, it is a tie between Bob Seger, and The [...]

FUNd Raising

Today begins the marathon. It isn’t a marathon of 26 miles, but a race is involved. Today begins a three day period where fund raising takes center stage for area Lutherans. Now if you think about it, what activity comes to mind when you think of Lutherans raising money? That’s right, eating.
The annual Outback Charity [...]

Pluto not a Planet…Now What?

Scientists have now concluded that Pluto is no longer a planet. I guess the wording of such a statement would mean that Pluto was in fact a planet at one time. This of course is not what they are saying, but if the world’s most intellectual minds can spend so much time arguing about a [...]

When did you first believe?

“Do you have any memory of the very first time that you knew you believed in God?” This is the question that a very dear lady named Margaret asked me when I visited her last week. Margaret is a very spiritual person; a woman who seeks God’s presence no matter what circumstance. My answer? “Well [...]

College Bound

So how do you know when you are starting to get old? Well, one way is when you begin to pack up your oldest child’s belongings so you can send him off to college; and that is precisely what we are all about tonight. We have gathered the empty boxes, dismantled the computer desk, TV [...]

Let the People of God Say Amen!

In the past week or so, I have written about prayer, caring for our loved ones, and communicating with the God of Creation. Some have commented on my posts and added some very thoughtful responses, both here and by email. As I surf the blogs I have noticed that there are many people out there [...]