May 14, 2024 The Rev. Bill Lawson has passed away. I always found him to be a kind, humble, and thoughtful leader. Into his 90's he showed up. He showed up when things mattered. He showed up to support the... Continue Reading →
Philippi was a city in Macedonia (northern Greece). Texts Philippians Acts 16:12-40 (and briefly in Acts 20:6) Philippi in Paul's Letter to the Philippians Many scholars believe that Paul wrote his Letter to the Philippians (possibly a collection of fragments... Continue Reading →
Bishop Sue Briner was elected to a second six-year term as Bishop. Deanna Zitelman was thanked for 12 years on staff and 11 years organizing assemblies Nice Pray Station for the kids. Sunday morning worship Bishop Susan Candea from the... Continue Reading →
Some of these signs I have taken over the years, some were sent to me, and some are just silly. Ah, New Orleans. A little punctuation here could save lives. Deutschland Alaska Peru Peru Texas State Highway 130 Philippi ADA-compliant... Continue Reading →
Philip Hefner, a Lutheran theologian known for his work in connecting scientists with religious thinkers in dialogue, died April 27, 2024 at his home in Chicago. He was 91. Dr. Hefner was on the roster of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast... Continue Reading →
Today, April 23, is the birthday (and death day) of William Shakespeare (April 23, 1564 – April 23, 1616). It is also the birthday of my friends and colleagues Pastor David Roschke and Pastor Pedro Bullón of the Lutheran Church... Continue Reading →
Bishop Michael Rinehart 