At Family Movie Night on Friday my path crossed again with that of an old acquantance, bringing back memories of a day when I was discerning what the heck it was I was called to do with my life, and reminding me of the presence of God's hand on my shoulder the whole time. FamilyContinue reading “Crossing Paths”
Category Archives: Lutheran
It Doesn’t Matter What You Came Here To See
My sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, in which I explore Jesus' question "What did you go out there to see?" (Matthew 11:7-8) can be found here.
Advent: Blue or Purple?
Reposted from my congregation's December newsletter, The Steeple Light What is the “proper” color of Advent – blue or purple? Purple was the long-standing color used by Lutheran congregations, as well as other liturgical churches, through most of the 20th century. The purple of Advent and of Lent served two purposes – emphasizing the royaltyContinue reading “Advent: Blue or Purple?”
What I Wear to Work
There's a great old Dilbert comic strip where the boss threatens to institute a "casual Friday" policy, requiring fashion-challenged engineers to wear something other than a white shirt, tie, and pocket protector to work. When it comes to traditional "business" or "business casual" attire, I feel much like Dilbert and Wally feel aboutContinue reading “What I Wear to Work”
All Saints Confusion
(The following is a heavily edited and updated version of a similiar post from three years ago, All Saints, All Souls, and the Return of Christ.) I find myself a bit confused by the festival of All Saints in our Lutheran practice. On this day we remember our loved ones who have died in theContinue reading “All Saints Confusion”
The Lutheran Zephyr 