August 2016 church newsletter column for St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, Iowa. In my first sermon, I asked you for three things as we begin our ministry together. They’re important enough that I want to keep talking about them, so
This is my introductory newsletter column before beginning my call as pastor at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, Iowa. Greetings in the name of the one who calls and gathers us, Jesus Christ. As I write this, I’m in
My July, 2015, farewell newsletter column for The Bellringer, my internship congregation’s monthly publication. I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in
My June, 2015, column for The Bellringer, my internship congregation’s monthly newsletter. Connected to my Pentecost sermon. Ordinary Time Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of
My May, 2015, column for The Bellringer, my internship congregation’s monthly newsletter. This column is inspired by my sermon on Doubting Thomas. Easter Doubts and Promises If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your