Articles published in the monthly Together in Prayer newsletter.
How do we find our way through the many and challenging passages of life? How do we successfully transition – from one phase of life to another, one place of service to some new setting, from things comfortable and familiar … (read more)
“A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) Kathie and I first contacted the Prayer League more than 20 years ago. Then Personnel Director, Chuck Lindquist, gave us the verse Proverbs 16:9. This was … (read more)
In times of transition, as we have observed, one can sometimes go wistful in an unhelpful sort of way. We may hear ourselves say, “But in the good old days….” Or, “Well, back in the day….” Or maybe, “We just … (read more)
Many churches and non-profit organizations offer donors the opportunity to give via text message. I have been making donations in this way myself, and find it to be very convenient. I have become convinced that our own members may like … (read more)
Life is full of transitions – some large-scale, some small. We are birthed. (What a transition!) We learn to crawl, and often then to walk. We may meet the Savior of the world – and come to have a role … (read more)
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). My youngest son David runs for the track and field team at his high school. My favorite race last year was a two-mile contest that David completed … (read more)
The World Mission Prayer League is a “Lutheran community in mission,” as you will have discovered by now (Handbook, 13). Over the past few months we have reviewed the basic tenets of this faith identity: we are saved only by … (read more)
“Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” (Luke 12:13) On many occasions, Jesus seems to ignore a question asked of him in order to address a deeper or more important … (read more)
Over the last few months we have revisited the faith convictions that stand at the heart of our believing community. They are “confessional” convictions. They are based in the inherited faith of the church of Jesus Christ throughout the centuries … (read more)
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” (Matthew 25:23) One of my responsibilities is to … (read more)