Title: Turning Points: Where the Church Has Been and a Look at the FutureLocation: Crossview Lutheran ChurchLink out: Click hereDescription: This series (come and go as you need to) will explore the major “turning points” in the history of the Church and will also take a stab at looking at what the trends might be […]
My wife and I took grandchildren to see Toy Story 3. I went expecting a children’s movie. I was curious, though, because I had read an article in the paper that said that Toy Story 3 made men cry. I thought that sounded strange. Well, I didn’t sob but I certainly got a bit teary-eyed […]
I heard the most interesting quote today. I think I may like it, but I am not sure. The quote offered was this: “average is at the top of bad and at the bottom of good therefore we must strive for excellence.” I live in Lake Wobegon where, as you know, everyone is above average […]
The Hebrew/Christian Scriptures give some incredible insight as to how to treat the stranger in our midst. God is a welcoming God and as God teaches and guides God’s people, God does so with a loving and welcoming attitude toward the stranger. God reminds us that we know the heart of an alien because we […]
Practicing hospitality is to welcome the stranger..to respect all persons…..to joyfully and lovingly provide a place where people feel safe. We live in such a hostile world. Today all 60 public schools in Minneapolis were locked down because of a web posting that threatened a shooting at one of the schools. This just doesn’t feel […]