Christmas Blessing
“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus” (Luke 1:30-31)
My favorite Christmas Hymn is “What Child Is This?” (ELW #296). Please click on the link below to experience a beautiful rendition of this traditional English ballad by The Petersen Family Bluegrass Band. The Petersen Family has been making music together since 2005.
Spiritual Leaders Pray
Dear Friends in Christ, "O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name" (Nehemiah 1:11a) At the beginning of orientation for new Church Council members, I would often share...
Prayerful Parishes
Dear Friends in Christ, "All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers" (Acts 1:14) In 2018, our synod's focus is on the spiritual practice of Daily Prayer. The...
Current Reality
Dear Friends in Christ, "The words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. In the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capital, one of my brothers, Hanani, came with certain men from Judah; and I asked them about the Jews that survived, those who had...
Year of Prayer Resources
Dear Friends in Christ, A blessed First Sunday of Christmas and a joyful New Year to each of you! 2018 is the Year of Prayer, and my prayer for the new year is that we grow strong in the practice of Daily Prayer. Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith; Prayer and...