Gracious Father, creator and sustainer of all things, on this anniversary of terror and violence, we come to you in repentance, recognizing our own sinfulness… Read More »A Prayer on the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
So many boxes. No, I’m not thinking about how that describes the present state of my house or office. I’m thinking about the mental boxes… Read More »September 2026 Newsletter
The Service of Installation of the President and Vice President of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod was held on August 5, 2026 in Trinity Chapel on… Read More »President & Vice President Installed
Where has the summer gone? Yes, August is upon us. That means school will be starting in a few weeks. That means we’re running short… Read More »August 2026 Newsletter
“What do you want to be your legacy?”—I have been asked this as I am approaching my retirement this summer. It might be nice to… Read More »July 2026 Newsletter
“Someday we will get to be in the residence our Savior has prepared for us — heaven itself. In the meantime, we have a built-in… Read More »Called by One Vocation #6
Last fall I heard a Lutheran sermon on the parable of the Sower and heard the following quote, but keep in mind the context. Right… Read More »June 2026 Newsletter
Among Christians gathered in congregations usually there are those who are marginalized and ignored in some way. Why is that? Join ELS President, Rev.Glenn Obenberger, for this devotion.
Other people can be so…annoying. Hard to put up with. Always seeming like they’re trying to drive us nuts. Even fellow Christians can get under… Read More »Called by One Vocation #4
