As I pass my 20th anniversary of ordination as a Lutheran pastor, I remember how quickly after we graduated, classmates were sharing,...

We recently kept our son's dogs for a week, and we have two of our own! It was fun, they were energetic and kept us on our toes. But...

Sometimes it is the little things. I was thrilled that two books I was waiting on were ready for pick up at the library. I had not been...

The saying goes, "Life is what happens while you are making other plans ."Think back. What were you doing or planning in the days before...

When I was in seminary, our Christian Education class included the requirement to actually teach a class. If you chose to teach adults,...

You probably already know this – laughter is good for our physical wellbeing. From the child's knock-knock jokes, to the "two men walk...

Two things I will do for sure this fall: vote and get a flu shot. Voting is a privilege not given to citizens in all places. It may be...

How many times have I said in this space – be grateful? Maybe I keep saying it because I have trouble with it some days. We worship in...

I love embroidery: the techniques, the colors, the designs! Every once in a while, I design something myself. Most of all, I associate...