Hope
“We do not grieve as those who have no hope,” Paul says to the Thessalonians. Yet we still grieve. I saw it with my own eyes and felt it in…
Upside Down Blessings
One Predictable Change As of this morning, we set our clocks back correctly and gained an hour of sleep. As I say this aloud, I hope it occurs to you,…
A Digital Reformation
Did you catch today’s Gospel reading (John 8:31-36)? It was short. Just four verses. Barely enough characters to fill up two “Tweets” on Twitter. Allow me to read it again.…
Clothed in Christ
A Variety of Denominations We’ve started confirmation for our church’s Middle Schoolers recently. We’re Zooming with about 25 6th graders on Tuesday nights and around 75 7th & 8th graders…
Entitlement
A Sense of Urgency This parable about a wedding banquet gone wrong is a bizarre story (Matthew 22:1-14). Matthew, our gospel writer, extends Jesus’ parable, adding even more dire twists…
Food Pantry Garden 2020 Review
Season in Review Thank you to all who volunteered, donated and prayed for the garden this year! We produced ~1400lbs of peas, beans, melons, corn, tomatoes and squash. We had…
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Change your Mind The ability of human beings to change our minds forms the basis of how we live our lives together. It is a noble and somewhat comforting thing…
Workers in God’s Field
Wait, what? The parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20: 1-16) is about… what, exactly? Well first of all, let us beware that Jesus is certainly making God…
Revision to Forward Together Reopening Plan
Good Shepherd Board approves revision to Forward Together reopening plan Dear Friends and Family at Good Shepherd, This week, the Good Shepherd Board approved changes to our reopening plans that…
The Armor of Light
Chilly Mornings, Warm Beds The weather in these last couple days and nights has shifted. Its chilly out there! I’ve quickly transitioned to snuggling under the covers for my night’s…