“Was ist dass?” “What is that?”  You might be asking as you read those first three words. And I would say back to you: “exactly!” “Was ist dass?” is German for “What is that?”  Or as it is translated in the small catechism, “What does this mean?”As the transition to summer approaches, we also transition here at Christ Lutheran.  Bible Classes and confirmation pause so we can pursue other valued av...  Read More

A little girl had been trying for months to learn the art of tying her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the child to be delighted but were surprised by her disappointment. Her father asked why she was crying. She sobbed, "I just learned how to tie my shoes." He said, "That’s wonderful, Honey, but why are you crying?" She replied, "Because ...  Read More

Wait a minute…I was first! “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,and to give his life as a ransom for many.”  Mark 10:45 NIVA few days ago I was on my way to an appointment.  I had just enough time to drive through the Shopko parking lot and place a letter in the mailbox.  Piles of snow from our recent snowfall surrounded the mailbox making it difficult to access.  Anoth...  Read More

“Make no mistake: if He rose at allit was as His body;if the cells’ dissolution did not reverse, the moleculesreknit, the amino acids rekindle,the Church will fall.” Christ is Risen!  He is Risen indeed!  Alleluia!The following poem quoted above is titled, “Seven Stanzas at Easter,” written by John Updike.  The entire poem is beautiful, and I would recommend looking it up to read the whole thing. ...  Read More

Exiles. That is a good word for us as Christians to understand. Especially since our Lenten focus on Thursday’s is titled, “Singing with the Exiles.”   Read More

Airing Some Clean Laundry!You’ve heard of airing dirty laundry—a practice I don’t recommend, and I certainly don’t intend to do that now.  However, airing (or drying) clean laundry is good! Part of the process involves the use of a “lint” filter.  This crucial, yet simple invention makes dryers possible!  It keeps fires from starting, and enables the dryer to safely expel the moist, warm air that ...  Read More

As I sit and write this article, it’s really dismal outside.  Cold.  Gray.  Freezing rain.  Black ice.   My thoughts turn to warmer days.Almost two dozen years ago, in the summertime, I took my daughter, Clarissa, fishing.  She remembers the exact day.  I put aside all notions of looking for “lunkers” and anchored near where I knew the bluegills would be biting.  I “perfected” the art of bobber fi...  Read More

You may be quite familiar with Psalm 46:10… “Be still and know that I am God.” (NIV) This beautiful yet simple Bible verse has helped many of us through difficult and distracting times.   Read More