In God’s Hands

In God’s Hands

Forth he came at Easter like the risen grain, he that for three days in the grave had lain; raised from the dead, my living Lord is seen; love is come again like wheat arising green. – From “Now the Green Blade Rises” ELW 379 The lilacs and the ornamental cherry...
Cast the Net

Cast the Net

Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish .—...
Easter Celebration

Easter Celebration

Jesus came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he said to them, ‘Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.’ Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and...
For Everything, A Season

For Everything, A Season

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Our family is in the season of college visits and decisions with our daughter, Evelyn. I am continually shocked at how much more college costs today than it did when I went...
Peace

Peace

Growing up, one of the stressful parts of Sunday morning worship for me was the passing of the peace. That may surprise you, considering my extroverted tendencies. As a small child, I remember holding on to Mom’s hand while burying my face in her sleeve for...