Posts by Eric Holmer
40 Words in 40 Days: Sanctification
Sanctification “Making holy” or “consecrating” a place, thing, or person to God. Since holiness is primarily the attribute of God, what is “sanctified” is removed from “profane” or “secular” use…
Read More40 Words in 40 Days: Evangelism
Evangelism As Lutherans, we are committed to telling the good news. Evangelism is sharing God’s love in Jesus, inviting others to trust this grace and join God’s work. We celebrate…
Read More40 Words in 40 Days: Adiaphora
Adiaphora The term “adiaphora” is a transliteration of the Greek term (Latin: indifferentia; undifferentiated matters) meaning indifferent things. (via Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran Traditions) Romans 14:2-3 2 One person’s…
Read MoreWatch Q&A Discussion with Ryan Burge
Q&A with Ryan Burge Book Discussion Part 1 Book Discussion Part 2 Book Discussion Part 3 Book Discussion Part 4
Read MoreCare and Prayer at Good Shepherd
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The February 2026 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
Read MoreRecap: An Advent Conversation with Will Willimon
Video Replay Conversation Transcript Eric Holmer: We are here tonight to talk about advent framed by this book. Here I’ve got the blurb on Heaven and Earth, subtitled advent and…
Read MoreEncouraging the Next Generation
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐘𝐅 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲? Our son Theo loves going to Vacation Bible School at Good Shepherd each summer. It is a highlight for him. The staff is…
Read MoreFaith Footprints: The Week That Changed Everything
I’ve been going to church for as long as I can remember, but I only recently have been going on my own. In my faith statement for confirmation, I started…
Read MoreRead all about Big January in the Messenger
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The January 2025 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
Read MoreThe Good Shepherd Columbarium – A Beautiful Resting Place
A beautiful place of final rest is a visible reminder of loved ones and is an important part of remembering, honoring, and healing. The old church cemetery of years gone…
Read MoreHow did you watch The Chosen?
Take the Survey to Share your Thoughts Over the last few months, Good Shepherd has been gathering in various ways to watch season 1 of The Chosen: a multi-season television…
Read MoreThe January 2023 Messenger has Arrived
Get the latest edition of The Messenger The January 2023 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
Read MoreDreaming Beyond | Living out your Calling
Jessica shares how a wide range of experiences over the years at Good Shepherd have led her to discover her calling as a deacon within the Lutheran church.
Read MoreLearn about Conversation Sundays and more in the October 2022 Messenger
The October 2022 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed out and should be arriving soon.
Read MoreWhy a Strategic Plan?
The world around us is in a time of tremendous change. Geopolitical, pandemic, climatic, growing political polarization and technological changes are but few of the accelerating forces that are impacting…
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