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We are all broken
My favorite coffee mug is one with the handle broken off. I have had it for years having bought it during a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park. It is white and green, and the green handle broke off when I dropped it. I bought a replacement during a visit to Estes. […]
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Cold night
It turned dangerously cold last night. I woke to a temperature of -2. Cold. The type of cold which can kill. The kind that can quickly cause harm, particularly to exposed skin or under dressed people. Last night we had a shelter open. Thanks to a partnership with the tribe, the ELCA, and our friend […]
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Election Day
Today is election day in America. Tomorrow, we get a slight break from political ads. But politics will continue. Later tonight and for the next few days we will hear analysis of the results. I am happy that I no longer get live TV. The ads have been less invasive. But I know get emails […]
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Compassion Fatigue, Fatigue from Compassion.
You must rest if you want to be in it for the long haul.
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Confirmation
I remember in seminary the conversations we had about confirmation. Many of my classmates dreaded teaching confirmation. Before I continue, I need to explain what confirmation is. In many protestant denominations we have a dedicated time in which we ask, typically mid school aged, kids to spend time learning the basics of their faith on […]
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Sermon, Message, Discussion…
Whatever you want to call it Pastors are supposed to be good at is giving the weekly message in church each week. And if that does not scare you, we are taught in seminary that we are speaking the words of God. Really? Me? Come on, have you met me? When I entered seminary, I […]
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Quiet
Last night I was invited to lead worship and confirmation at Custer Lutheran Fellowship. It was a wonderful experience. They start with a young kids program, followed by dinner, worship and then confirmation. I skipped dinner choosing to eat dinner with Jackie in Custer beforehand. We ate at the Custer Wolf. It was yummy and […]
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Meetings
I have been accused of hating meetings. That is not entirely true. I am all for productive meetings that have results. That accomplish something. That need to happen. I have attended many good meetings where decisions are made after quality discussions. Where ideas are exchanged, shared, and decided upon. I think meetings are a great […]
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Pastor Vicar Dan
Last night I had the honor and pleasure to help at a church where the Pastor is out on a medical leave. For the first time in over two years, I had the privilege of teaching a confirmation class. Before class I was invited to a meal of pulled pork and led the Wednesday Night […]
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Simple Things
One of the coolest things I get to do at the center is watching the reactions of the kids when they come visit for Kid’s Time. It is simple things that make them happy. And the excitement of many of them when they enter the building is fun. We work with all levels of kids. […]
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