Through prayer and contemplation, we are able to listen and respond to that place within where our deepest desires align with God’s desire. We open up to God’s guidance and presence in our…
Psalm 150: 6: “Let every living, breathing creature praise God!” Breathing is something that we often take for granted. It is a type of body function that is under conscious and unconscious control….
When you hear “risk-taking” does your adrenaline start to flow? Do the butterflies in your stomach take flight? The thought of facing a tough challenge or taking a risk is simply not as…
Waiting is one of God’s favorite tools to get our attention. The Bible is full of characters who had to wait. Noah waited for the rain. Daniel waited through the night with a…
I heard the clank of the crash before the clamor of her wail. Following the of sobs to my daughter’s bedroom, I found her sitting in a spray of tiny plastic bricks. “My…
Tuesday’s Faith Thought… “For I, the LORD, do not change …” Malachi 3:6a (NASB) Change is hard. Sometimes it is painful. But whether we like it or not, the living of this life…
“Including the Rite for Holy Communion following the worship service is very meaningful. Thank you for adapting the service for shut-ins and for everyone to use during this time of the pandemic. The…
Dear First Lutheran Church, Peace of the Lord be with you! As we have now worshiped virtually from our homes for more than a month, we are mindful of some of the blessings…
After being covered and protected from dust and debris for over a year, the pipe organ has been unveiled, is in amazing condition and ready to fill the Sanctuary with praise and song!…
O Lord, in the turbulence and the loneliness of my living from day to day and night to night, keep me in touch with my roots, so that I will remember where I…