Pastors' Blog

Thanksgiving Is NOT Cancelled

Thanksgiving is not cancelled. We may or may not gather as we might normally. But Christians will still offer thanks to God for the many blessings he has provided.

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.

Apple Fitness+

Apple’s new service, Fitness+, is billed as convenient and customizable to all your preferences. Should the church—a spiritual gym—advertise similarly?

Christian Tribalism

Pockets of unhealthy tribalism based on shared offenses are tearing U.S. unity apart. But tribalism has potential to be a good thing. We need the new way of Jesus—one tribe of followers, spread across all nations and cultures.

Netflix’s “Tiger King”

While in isolation, Netflix’s true crime documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness was watched by 34.3 million people over its first ten days of release in March. It is part true crime, part nature documentary, and part trashy reality show.

Christian music—Jason Gray

I really enjoy Jason Gray’s music. One of my favorite songs is “I Will Find a Way,” which you can hear on YouTube.

Christian music—GLAD

GLAD is a Christian vocal group formed in 1972, but I really like their Acapella albums starting from 1988. I put together a YouTube playlist with a few Easter hymns that I think you’ll like. Listen here.

Rare Opportunities for Reaching out

Here’s a nice article from our synod’s blog page about evangelism in our newly online-enhanced relationships. God’s gospel can flourish in any environment!

https://els.org/2020/04/02/rare-opportunities-for-reaching-out/

Are You Afraid?

The world economy seems to be rocking and a new virus is out to get us. What should you do with your fear or panic?

Side by Side

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

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