• A PASTOR’S AND A CONGREGATION’S ROLE IN THEIR STATE: SHINE!
    September 15, 2025

    One of the most beautiful buildings, inside and out, is South Dakota’s State Capitol. The grounds and the buildings are constantly being cared for with respect and excellence. On[...]

  • A PASTOR’S AND A CONGREGATION’S ROLE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT: HERE!
    September 8, 2025

    While serving in Amery, WI, a local sheriff’s deputy enjoyed stopping by my house or at the church parking lot with his squad car’s lights in full bloom! He’d[...]

  • A PASTOR’s and a CONGREGATION’S ROLE IN EDUCATION: DON’T BE TARDY!
    September 1, 2025

    God has entrusted the spiritual, physical, psychological, and academic care of children into the hands of their parents and guardians. The institution of the family was designed by our[...]

  • Moving Boundaries
    August 25, 2025

    Judah’s leaders are like those who move boundary stones. I will pour out my wrath on them like a flood of water.    – Hosea 5:10 Many states have recently[...]

  • Defenders of Life
    August 18, 2025

    This past week, I had the opportunity to work at our chapter’s Lutherans for Life booth at a local fair. Our biggest draw, especially for young girls who are[...]

  • Back to School
    August 11, 2025

    As someone who grew up with school always starting after Labor Day, it is always a bit of a shock to me when I go into the stores at[...]