by Bethesda Lutheran Church | May 4, 2021 | Easter
I could imagine giving a Good Friday eulogy on the occasion of Jesus’ death. It would seem far stranger to give a eulogy for Jesus during this seven week season of Easter. He has risen indeed, put aside the funeral rites! What if I were to tell you that “eu-logy” is...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | May 3, 2021 | Confirmation
Today is the 34th anniversary of my confirmation. I don’t remember too many of the specifics from that day. I remember getting all dressed up and I remember that we had our pictures taken when it was all over. This was a milestone that at the time seemed way more...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Apr 19, 2021 | Reflections
I know only a little about being a shepherd to sheep. My neighbor, at the first congregation I served, had sheep and once in a while, I would have to corral a sheep or two that figured out how to get out of the fence. One year she had two lambs and they were escape...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Apr 7, 2021 | Reflections
How long, O Lord? Will you forget me for ever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? Psalm 13:1-2a Another eight people have been killed in our nation because of hate. The violence...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Mar 22, 2021 | Easter, Reflections
“The cross wasn’t God’s response to humanity’s sin. It was humanity’s response to God’s love.”—David Henson I saw the above quote last week on Twitter. I like things that make me stop and look at what is being said. There are lots of...
