Saturday, July 20 – Created to Be Disciples Today was our closing worship for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, and what a week it has been! This Gathering, filled with deep and meaningful conversations, laughter, and the Spirit’s palpable presence, has truly transformed us all. Throughout the week, we’ve heard
Darnel, or Cockle, the Tares of the Parable Beware of local cults Cults (and much like religion too), latch onto human vulnerabilities and hopes. They offer community. They promise hope, security, or that thing which are affections are wanting to be met. We shouldn’t be surprised by such groups. Jesus
Those who pray the Litany of Loreto know that Gate of Heaven is one of Mary’s titles. Gate is a sturdy word signifying a reality recognized in every time and in every place. Whether a steel barrier secured by a lock and key or a shepherd lying in the opening
Boeing Airlines is not doing well. From mechanical failures leading to drops in orders to poor designs and ignoring whistleblowers, it is no wonder that they have come under federal oversight and negotiated a plea deal to avoid criminal prosecution. According to The Economist, the problems stem from Phil Condit, the
My husband is serving as bishop/branch president for the third time. The first time he was the bishop of a resident ward, the second time he was branch president of a YSA branch and he is currently the bishop of a Spanish-speaking ward that covers two stakes. It has not
Wednesday, July 17 – Created to Be Authentic Today, the spirit of authenticity radiated through the streets of New Orleans as colorful ELCA youth and their adult leaders energetically spread throughout the city. Regions 1 and 3 gathered for Synod Day, marked by an exhilarating scavenger hunt where participants
Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 28:23-29; Isaiah 30:18-26 You’ll need a blindfold for today’s reading. Choose a family member to blindfold. Give the blindfolded family member verbal instructions that will move them from one point to another – safely! One person in the family should be giving the right instructions. Have