Sunday – We pray for all who have died and those who have lost loved ones. Surround those near death and the mourning with Your peace and the promise of Your love. Especially for… Monday – We pray for those who are isolated, alone, anxious, depressed, shut-in, and...
Part of our spiritual journey as we mature is to find out why we think and believe the way we do. Part of our journey is coming to terms with our lack of surety, and still embracing life with faith, a faith that is often based more on trust than absolutes. There are several spiritual...
This week marks the 1 year anniversary of the opening of the St. Andrew’s Family Shelter in Hugo. Faith Lutheran has been a partner on the journey in developing this ministry and providing volunteers over the last year. The “Hugo House” hosted a birthday party to...
When we got into those great conversations around tables remembering stories of God grace – so many came up for us. Stories of Jesus birth, teachings, and miracles, the grace Jesus shared on the cross and through his last supper with the disciples all came up. There were...
One of the most difficult tasks as faithful Christians is discerning where, how, and to what God’s Holy Spirit is calling us. There have been times in my life, where it was obvious that God was calling me to something and times when the process of discernment was long, painful, and...
Last fall, Saint Andrew’s Family Shelter in Hugo was the recipient of one of Faith Lutheran’s Mission Grants as part of Share Tank. They requested funding to remodel a musty farmhouse basement into an indoor play area for kids in winter and inclement weather. Recently...
Sometimes we know certain things about ourselves based on life experiences, reflection, or lessons we’ve had to learn the hard way. Other times we are kind of oblivious to our tendencies, giftedness, or abilities that are pretty rare in the world. The Holy Spirit has given each of us...
Each spring, the Saint Paul Area Synod holds a gathering called a ministerium for its pastors, deacons, interns, and those going through seminary to attend. Often there is a guest speaker to share about a particular topic, but this spring the Saint Paul Area Synod did things a bit...
“No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known.” John 1:18 ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Easton speaks of this passage and its deep meaning to her. The Greek word translated “heart” is not the...
How will we know when we have enough deacons? When all the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable are met. When to gather the gifts of the church and take them to the world – and to gather...