Pastors' Blog

When you don't want to read your Bible

We all want to read the Bible, but it can often feel more like an obligation than an enjoyment. If you feel that way, check out these two suggestions from Kristen Wetherell

Read the Bible like it's a book

Like many New Year’s resolutions, “read the Bible” has probably appeared on your list before, but perhaps it has often failed. That’s because the Bible you already have on your bookshelf isn’t meant for reading. It’s meant for study.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

“What would my life be like if God touched my mind as frequently as I touch my phone?”

Hurry sickness is a disease that virtually all of us have (except maybe people who don’t read blog posts).

Spring Is a Betrayal

Spring is my least favorite season. It warms up and gives me hope, but then gets cold again.

BibleProject's new app

BibleProject has released an app for the new year to help you read and study the Bible. Check it out.

Excuses, excuses

The dictionary defines the word ‘excuse’ with “to make allowance for; overlook.” Lent is a season of special self-examination, of finding our excuses and confessing them.

Peace Takes Time

The disciplines of acquiring peace in any circumstance are prayer, thinking, and practicing. Peace isn’t found on the other side of the smartphone glass.

Holy Week devotions

You may like this devotional booklet for Palm Sunday through Easter. Each of the eight devotions explains a component of the tabernacle and how Christ fulfilled all that was foreshadowed there.

Peace Devotions

Our synod, the ELS, has published this week a devotional booklet entitled “Good News for You.” I think you’ll enjoy and find this useful. Click here to download a PDF.

Side by Side

“They lie on the table side by side, the Holy Bible and the TV guide.”

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