Sick of Christmas

I could have written this post more than two months ago, when I actually started to feel this way. And I write it even as I sit next to my lit Christmas Tree. I am sick of Christmas. Christmas is largely an empty holiday. On one side, there is Commercial Christmas, which exists solely to … Continue reading Sick of Christmas

Christ the King Quotes

Any word we use for God is just our attempt to make God human, and only God should make God human. "If you're the king, save yourself!" "No, I'd rather save you instead."-Pastor Tim Iseringhausen sermon, Christ Lutheran Church, 24 Nov 2013

Crowdfunded Church

Crowdfunding is becoming more and more popular. While it has been around for a good long time, it was only about ten years ago that crowdfunding began to catch the public's eye. Now, companies and people are increasingly turning to platforms like Kickstarter instead of traditional publishers and investors to get their funding. With crowdfunding, … Continue reading Crowdfunded Church

A Taste of the U.P.

As of this writing, I have driven 17 hours in two days. It took 11 hours to get from Columbus, Ohio to Marquette, Michigan. This morning Debbie and I met with the bishop of the Northern Great Lakes synod. Then we drove 3 hours this afternoon to northeast Wisconsin to meet with a church council … Continue reading A Taste of the U.P.

Neon and Fires

Neon lights are great. They are colorful, flashy, clever, and fun. Neon says, "The party starts here!" Debbie and I found a gas station tonight on a long, empty highway, because it was lit up like a big neon blue Christmas tree. Neon grabs the eye, draws attention, and draws people in. But neon lights … Continue reading Neon and Fires