Archive for August 2026
Take the Risk | Pastor Preston Fields | August 16, 2026
Pastor Preston Fields of Lutheran Campus Ministry at U.W. Madison reflects on the risk of vulnerability and belonging, drawing on the Canaanite woman’s bold, honest plea to Jesus. Sharing personal…
Read MoreCYF Intern Video Testimonies | Braden Herdina
Rough Crossings | Pastor Ben Sheets | August 9, 2026
Pastor Ben reflected on Jesus’ invitation to trust him in the midst of life’s rough crossings, reminding us that faith doesn’t promise smooth sailing but God’s faithful presence through every…
Read More2026 Youth Trip to Colorado – Day 6
Previous Day August 6 – Day 6 By: Molly McCue You may think after spending a couple of days journeying in the mountains, there isn’t much to be said about…
Read More2026 Youth Trip to Colorado – Day 5
Previous Day Next Day August 5 – Day 5 By Lane Johanningmeier Wednesday morning, we began our final day in the mountains. After a day of adventure and a day…
Read More2026 Youth Trip to Colorado – Day 4
Previous Day Next Day August 4 – Day 4 My name is Adam Johnson, and I am going into my senior year. To start off day 4, we had an…
Read MoreCYF Intern Video Testimonies | Kalli Seaborg
2026 Youth Trip to Colorado – Day 3
Previous Day Next Day August 3 – Day 3 Hello! My name is Aubree Jane Lundgren and this was our first day fully in the mountains. After a filling breakfast…
Read MoreThey Said They Had Nothing | Eric Holmer | August 2, 2026
The feeding of the five thousand is the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels, yet its familiarity can lead us to miss its deeper meaning. In this sermon, we…
Read More2026 Youth Trip to Colorado – Day 2
Previous Day Next Day August 2 Blog My name is Mac and this fall I’ll be going into my junior year at Verona. We woke up early enough today so…
Read MoreSummer isn’t over yet! Explore the August Messenger
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The August 2026 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
Read More2026 Youth Trip to Colorado – Day 1
Next Day Day One Travel Blog August 1 My name is Marah Vogt and I will be a senior in high school this coming school year. I have been looking…
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