Remembering God’s Promises
We then continue to follow the path to a reading room in the rear of the sanctuary. Here we are reminded of the many promises God made and fulfilled as he sent his one and only Son to the cross. Again, please feel free to pause the video to allow…
Confession, Absolution and Anointing
Our first stop is for private confession and absolution. In the confidential setting of the prayer chapel you have the opportunity to use either your own words or those of the liturgy to give your sins to the Lamb of God who came to take them away. You…
No Frills
My favorite Martin Luther quote (though it likely is more legend than actual) is “If I knew that tomorrow was the end of the world (or the world would go to pieces), I would still plant an apple tree.” The point? I believe it simply reminds us that if we…
Canoeing the Mountains
Little did I realize two years ago as I read Tod Bolsinger’s book “Canoeing the Mountains,” the guidance it would provide me during times like these! The subtitle, “Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory,” was primarily addressing movement…
Viral Viri?
Yes, I know that the plural of virus if viruses. But did you know that viri in Latin means, among other things, heroes? I am thinking that, with what is going on internationally as the coronavirus spreads, we could use a rapid and wide circulation of…
Crazy, Crazy, Crazy
Sometimes I think I follow the stock market just for the entertainment. This week it was very entertaining. 25,766 (2/27) … 25,409 (2/28) … 26,706 (3/2) … 25,917 (3/3) … 27,090 (3/4) … these are the closings, I think. This after reaching a record high of…
Ashes to Ashes, Rain to Snow
It certainly was not dusty yesterday – much more of a rain to snow day than a dust to dust, if you are talking about the weather. On the other hand, if you were discussing the calendar, ashes to ashes may well have been the topic. And, if you have had as…
Strike Three, but NOT OUT!
“This past Thursday’s Thirst got a little too political – I almost unsubscribed.” STRIKE ONE. “You really should have included a ‘Spoiler Alert’ when you talked about New Amsterdam.” STRIKE TWO. “Dad, we are disappointed that at 67 years old you are not…
New Amsterdam’s Death
Last night I watched Episode 13, Season 2 of the NBC program “New Amsterdam. The title of the episode is “In the Graveyard”, with the byline “The doctors stop at nothing to help their patients, following a shocking realization that prompts a change in…
Tuesday Night Fights
A group of Democrats, stones in hand, came up from the left and threw Donald Trump at the feet of Jesus. Simultaneously a group of Republicans, stones in hand, came up from the right and threw Nancy Pelosi to the exact same spot! Truth be told, I am…