Seeking God
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What the heck are “O Antiphons”? I’m glad you asked
My friend, Joe Summerville (Pastor at University Lutheran Church, Norman, OK), often helps me remember and observe the richness of our Christian heritage through the seasons of the church year and the liturgy. When we were texting recently, he reminded me of the “O Antiphons”. I’ve also been receiving email each day from a publishing…
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God’s Gospel Through the Small
I got to know my good friend, Sarah Cordray, through the doctor of ministry program at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Through her, I saw a wonderful picture of small church ministry that I had, frankly, never considered. As I listened to her and read her work, I began to pay closer attention to what…
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More Mass Shootings: We’re better than this
I was sitting in my office at church this afternoon when our secretary asked if I’d seen the news. Today, it was the news of the mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, CA. What I find especially heinous about this attack is that Inland works with developmentally disabled people from infants to the elderly.…
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Building Bethel: Stepping Out in Faith
From November 2015 Bethel Bell Tower newsletter Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus.…
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Comments at Bethel in Light of Recent Supreme Court Rulings
The following comments were made by Pastor Jeff Wilson at the beginning of worship services on Sunday, June 27, 2015. Today we gather for worship after a deeply emotional week. This is the second time in as many weeks that I felt I must address issues that affect us. This has been a week in which…
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Building Bethel: Focusing and Re-Focusing
From June/July 2015 Bethel Bell Tower newsletter But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. ~ Matthew 6:33 Vicki and I enjoy watching TV … it’s a guilty pleasure. We recently stumbled upon a reality show on CNBC called “The Profit” (www.cnbcprime.com/the-profit). I admit…
Epicurious Lutheran 