My September column for The Bellringer, the monthly newsletter at my internship congregation (St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dubuque, Iowa). Enjoy! Welcoming Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. – Romans 12:13 I’ve been thinking a lot about
Whenever I’m preparing a sermon, I start by reading through the lectionary texts for the week and writing down my initial thoughts. This week, I’ve decided to try sharing them. I know I’ve found it helpful to read blogs from
My first column for the Bellringer, the monthly newsletter at my internship congregation (St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dubuque, Iowa). Enjoy! Beginnings Over the last few years, my wife Christin and I have experienced many new beginnings. In May, 2012, we
A few weeks ago, I started my year as the pastoral intern at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dubuque, Iowa. This week, I had the privilege of preaching for the first time in my new position. This week’s sermon texts were Isaiah
While Pastor Blain was on vacation, I had the privilege of preaching on July 6, 2014, at my home congregation, Ascension Lutheran in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The texts for the sermon were Romans 7:15-25 and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. Please join me in