A Bronze Wall

When was the last time you prayed that God make you into bronze wall? How about an iron pillar? A … More

Blessed Even in the Drought

I was supposed to have a wedding today. A year ago, a young couple picked June 12th as their special … More

Great Is Your Faithfulness

It was a bad time for the Israelites. Their country was conquered. Jerusalem was destroyed. Solomon’s temple was burned to … More

Forgiven

People are digging up dirt on everybody. Every day brings new accusations from the past. It’s a little scary, isn’t … More

The Hammer of God

23 “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the Lord, “and not a God far away? 24 Who can hide in secret … More

Hope for the Future

Stuck. Trapped. Hopeless. Is that how you feel? Life can suffocate us and deflate us and leave us feeling like … More

Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly

A few weeks ago, I visited a couple who attend our church’s English classes. After the usual small talk, I … More

Follow Your Heart?

“Follow your heart.” That’s the motto for a lot of people’s lives here on earth. It sounds good, right? Follow … More

Whom Are You Trusting In?

Have you been feeling frustrated lately? Empty? Discouraged? Maybe it’s because you’ve been putting your trust in people—especially in yourself. … More

Call Day

Today is “Call Day” at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary—where I was trained to be a pastor. Call Day is the day … More