More Than Turkey 16 November 2022 Packed? Some of you are. Even with eight days to go, you’ve begun packing to head out of “Dodge” soon for a Thanksgiving celebration with family. Or you are the host this year and you’ve already started your shopping. In your busy-ness with shopping, travel, or finishing works tasks, let me equip you now …
Characters Facing Change 30 November 2022 Just about all the characters involved in the Biblical story of Advent and Christmas experience change. Angels tell Mary that she’ll face a super fascinating pregnancy. Joseph must adjust his perspective regarding his fiancé. Magi see a star in the east and launch new travel plans. Here at COS, we’re celebrating the faithful service …
Feels Different This Year 23 November 2022 Friends in Faith, I’m keeping it simple today for today’s WFW. First a Scripture to center us: “O give thanks to the Lord; for God is good: God’s mercy endures forever.” Psalm 136.1 Secondly, a special message: Click this link to view an inspiring video entitled “Thanksgiving Feels Different This Year.” After all, …
Stewarding Your Vote 9 November 2022 “Choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living, but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24.15 As you read this Wednesday, you’ve already voted. Maybe you …
Baaa 2 November 2022 How did trick or treating go at your house? Despite how much candy you hand out, it’s always a blast to see kids transform themselves into different characters or creatures. On October 31, we Lutherans celebrate a different kind of Reformation movement. But we certainly also delight in the “reform-ing” children enjoy so much with imaginative …
Five Acorns 27 October 2022 Now to God who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3.20-21 When we first moved into our Peachtree City home, the oak …
Compliment 19 October 2022 A compliment is always a welcome shot in the arm! Like you, I’ve endured people whose DNA seems to prohibit articulating affirmation to others. Thank God for folks who speak affirmation and encouragement upon their fellow travelers. Perhaps it’s a spiritual gift. Whatever their inspiration, encouraging partners brighten days, fill tanks, and help the world go …
A Number to Know 12 October 2022 What numbers are you thinking of these days? 62. Baseball fans cheered when New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge recently broke Roger Maris’ 1961 American League home run record (and probably all-time record outside of the asterisk-laden steroid era). 15. I know a few folks who took the extension for April 15 Tax …
Storm 5 October 2022 Ravages of Hurricane Ian. You’ve seen the disturbing videos of devastation via all media outlets of people’s homes, businesses, schools . . . and in some cases, lives, destroyed. Let me share two more pictures with you. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is the ELCA congregation where my parents have worshiped over …
A Dog Who Walks on Two Legs . . . and a Blessing of the Animals 28 September 2022 804 years ago. A Christian named Francis—later canonized as a saint—died 804 years ago. But still today, many of us continue to find value in at least two of his legacies. First is the prayer either written by or certainly attributed to …
