A time like this is a reminder of how our sacred texts and hymns are anchors in the midst of our daily circumstances. I’ve been thinking a lot about the hymn There in God’s Garden - #342 in our ELW Hymnal. The scriptural sweep of this text is breathtaking, moving from Genesis to...
Psalm 151: A Song of Grace Lauren J. Wrightsman In the dawning of the midnight hours I fitfully wait for sleep.The silence of the householdthe tick-tock of the clockthe snores of the dog beside methe light of a lonely lampamidst the...
Storytime is for kids of ALL ages. Today's story is about the Sleepy Servant. We sing about being Alive, Awake, Alert, Enthusiastic! Try these resources at home: Kidstuff Children's Bulletin Fun Family Activities about the Sleepy Servant Like our Facebook...
When You Pray, Pray Like This The daily news bombards us with the questions of resources – do we have what we need to get us through the present crisis? Will we have enough to sustain us? At the same time our confidence and hope are at risk as we become isolated from one of our best...
While staying home these last few days, I have looked forward to time outside each day to go for a walk or a run. I’ve started to notice something. Several times, from more than a block away, I’ll notice someone walking toward me on the same stretch of sidewalk. Then, I’ll...
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians...
Hi RLC families, Life seems uncertain right now. If your household is anything like mine, you might be worrying about daily necessities, about vulnerable friends and family, about what work and school and life will look like these next few months. I've seen this verse from Philippians 4...
Today’s devotion is Storytime! Remember, story time is for kids of ALL ages. Today Jesus gives a lesson and a story. The lesson is about the most important commandment. Sing along with us. The story, read for you by the awesome Holly Swiglo, is about...
VIDEO - WE ARE MARCHING I met these amazing students from Kitibaga Secondary School in Iringa Tanzania and was compelled to teach them the Chicken Dance. Yes, the wedding dance. Yes, the polka. Why? I asked why as well, but yet here I am to tell you the story of how the Chicken Dance made...
This past week has been one of unexpected warning, determined decisions and thoughtful questions about how we, the people of God, can gather in community when community, as we know it, has been transformed and reshaped by the current landscape. As your pastor I don’t have all of...