On August 12, 2016, as the ELCA Churchwide Assembly was coming to a close in New Orleans, the skies opened and rain fell on southern Louisiana like never before. An unprecedented, historic 24 inches fell on Baton Rouge in 48 hours.... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 18:1-11 – The potter’s house: “Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, what the potter has done?” OR Deuteronomy 30:15-20 – I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that... Continue Reading →
Approaching 100 years old, St. John's is a small congregation in the small town of Wallace, Texas, population 1200. Pastor Kirstin Springmeyer is stepping down this month. Kirstin is a chaplain at Houston Childrens' Hospital's NICU, who has faithfully served... Continue Reading →
What if a mark of a Christ follower is a simple behavior of not pushing to the front of the line? Never insisting on being first. Often willingly taking the last place. What might that look like? What witness might it promote?
William Horn was elected the Vice President of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on August 12, 2016, at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans. He followed Carlos Peña, who served for 12 years. A member of St. Paul’s... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 1:4-10 – Before I formed you in your mother’s womb I knew you. Do not say, “I am too young.” I will give you the words you are to speak for me. OR Isaiah 58:9b-14 — God’s chosen fast:... Continue Reading →
