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Knowing Our Story Word From Wiese Opening Doors Lenten Journey, 2026 Discussion Guide #3 Writer: Pastor Fritz 11 March 2026 This Lenten season, our WFW emails are a bit different. Instead of a reflection, they are discussion guides about Opening Doors. As we celebrate Jesus going to Holy Week to break open the doors of death, sin, and despair, we want …
Quality Matters Word From Wiese Opening Doors Lenten Journey, 2026 Discussion Guide #2 Writer: Pastor Wes 4 March 2026 This Lenten season, our WFW emails are a bit different. Instead of a reflection, they are discussion guides about Opening Doors. As we celebrate Jesus going to Holy Week to break open the doors of death, sin, and despair, we want to …
Why Should Anyone Come to Church? Word From Wiese Opening Doors Lenten Journey, 2026 Discussion Guide #1 Writer: Pastor Fritz 25 February 2026 A curveball. For WFW readers who don’t normally attend COS, this email devotional might be a curveball for you. Because it connects to our multi-faceted Lenten series. But we hope you can hop on board too. As we celebrate Jesus …
Ashes and Opening the Doors Word From Wiese February 18, 2026 As a kid, the fireplace in our family didn’t use gas, but burned wood. So, throughout the winter, it was my job to periodically open the fireplace doors and scoop out the ashes. My childhood chore is on my mind this week. Because what was once a chore is …
More to Life Than More Word From Wiese February 11, 2026 $8 million. $8 million was the average price tag for one of the 30-second commercials during last Sunday’s Super Bowl telecast. But somehow, a group of Christians scratched up enough dough for a full minute for the latest “He Gets Us” spots. If I remember correctly, it didn’t appear …
Good Medicine Word From Wiese February 4, 2026 Friends in Faith, The last several weeks have been pretty heavy. So how about we pause for a smile or two. Or at least a groan or two. Monday was Groundhog Day. Honestly, the whole thing is pretty hilarious when you think about it. We place our collective hopes for a six-week …
O Lord, Hear My Prayer Word From Wiese January 28, 2025 Friends in Faith, Today I invite you to take advantage of the blessing of prayer. These are challenging days for our country and world. Likewise, many of you are going through life seasons which include worry, stress, and uncertainty. So, I invite you to take a healthy break in …
The Power of Values Word From Wiese January 21, 2026 Friends in Faith, First, let me quickly note I’m very pleased COS hosted guests from all over our four-state synod this past Saturday for a Prayer & Praise event in light of MLK weekend. Our Fellowship Hall packed with people as we challenged ourselves to ask how we keep striving …
Ideas from the Bishop Word From Wiese January 14, 2026 Friends in Faith, I’m so appreciative that readers of this WFW include both Republicans and Democrats, young and old, and folks who can see events differently and articulate important and varying opinions. Most of you know COS is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Sixty-five bishops lead our …
A Star That Stops Word From Wiese January 7, 2026 Did the story unfold the way you imagined? Yesterday was Epiphany, the festival in the Church’s liturgical calendar when we remember the Magi visiting the holy family. Growing up, for whatever reason, I always imagined the Magi following a guiding star that shone in the west like a beautiful setting …