Balloonist Prayer Debbie and I recently celebrated our 25thWedding Anniversary and took a trip to Arizona. During this trip, we rode a hot air balloon over the Red Rock National Park, outside Sedona. It was majestic and magnificent. I’ll be the first to tell you that I’m scared of heights. Read More →
“They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them . . . He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem and the Son of Man willRead More →
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord is God! It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gatesRead More →
We are told that the word “Lent” is derived from an old English word that has a meaning similar to “Spring” — just about everyone’s favorite word recently, as we’ve seen the snow and ice melting and felt actual warmth from the sun. We all welcome spring with such gratitudeRead More →
Tempted The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledgeRead More →
This is my Father’s world, And to my list’ning ears All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father’s world; I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought. The temperature is dropping,Read More →
On Eagles Wings For those of you that know my family, you may know that we enjoy spending time outside enjoying nature. We enjoy hiking, yes, even in the winter. We like to go different times of year, to take in the beauty of each season. We also live inRead More →
“Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopesRead More →
Light for the World to See “Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” – the Welcome Prayer from the service of Holy Baptism (ELW pg. 231) Time travel is possible…well, at least mentally. Try this…”Hide it underRead More →
The Joy of Worship in the Temple Psalm 84:1-2 How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My sole longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Jesus Christ visited multiple temples to learn,Read More →