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Finding Faith ... in wondering whether we're really all alone out here
NASA is inviting you to participate in a project that will send a poem, and millions of earthling's names in essentially a message in a...
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in understanding our actual true worth as a child of God
The other evening, I stopped by our youngest daughter's room just to say hello and check in with her. Upon entry, I saw her seated before...
Dec 12, 20234 min read
Finding Faith ... in a child's joy
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice." (Philippians 4:4) I can't think of a more joyful moment than when you're...
Dec 11, 20234 min read
Finding Faith ... in a more equitable distribution of the world's wealth
The New York Times has done some really smart reporting recently on a disturbing trend that could spell disaster for our modern world in...
Dec 11, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in knowing we have a hand in making way for Christ's return
EDITOR'S NOTE: On Oct. 23, 2021, I was ordained as a minister of word and sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and...
Dec 11, 20237 min read
Finding Faith ... in the immensity and mysteriousness of the universe
In another time and place, I am sure that I am an astronomer. Unfortunately, this time around, in this particaular space-time continuum,...
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Finding Faith ... in creating space for peace, solitude and rest for yourself
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Dec 8, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in being able to lament our inaction on gun violence
I've written about gun violence on more than one occasion in my weekly newspaper column called "Finding Faith," which publishes in about...
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Finding Faith ... in learning a little bit more about my fundamental neighbors
I want to thank New York Times columnist David French for a piece titled "Why Fundamentalists Love Trump" that he wrote today in his...
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in a joyful, monthly poker game among friends
Once a month, I join a group of five other men to play some poker. I'm ashamed to admit that on the day of the month the game arrives, I...
Dec 7, 20234 min read
Finding Faith ... in the beauty of the tension we hold during Advent
On Sunday, we observed the First Sunday in Advent at our church. Our beautiful sanctuary now is all dressed up in her glorious Advent...
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in the joy had by moving our heaven-gifted bodies
This past weekend, my wife and I attended a pair of basketball games at our local state university, a men's and women's doubleheader of...
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in 'beginning anew' with this blog and a new calling
Dec. 1, 2023 “Until we can live every day of our lives motivated by love, rather than by fear or people in authority, this Gospel will...
Dec 1, 20234 min read
Finding Faith ... in everyday scenes where we see the Holy Spirit present
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in remembering the things for which you are most grateful
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ here on earth
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in knowing you are a beloved child of God no matter what
EDITOR'S NOTE: On Oct. 23, 2021, I was ordained as a minister of word and sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and...
Nov 30, 20237 min read
Finding Faith ... in liturgical art that shares the love of Jesus to everyone
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in heaven recognizing the tread upon, suffering and unseen
EDITOR'S NOTE: On Oct. 23, 2021, I was ordained as a minister of word and sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and...
Nov 30, 20237 min read
Finding Faith ... in a more divinely inspired way of living into creation
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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