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I miss my kids.
On my way to Columbus for a churchwide meeting and leadership retreat, Jackie and I were able to visit our son Sam at his summer camp, Red Arrow Camp, in Northern Wisconsin. I particularly wanted to make this trip because Sam is preparing for a year in service with the ELCA in Senegal in Africa. […]
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Martha, Martha
A few weeks ago, the Gospel text for the Sunday was the story of Jesus visit to Mary and Martha. This was one of the texts that captured me. But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary.[b] Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken […]
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Travel
I love to travel. Luckily so does Jackie. One of the thoughts we had in moving to South Dakota was the idea that we would be close to so many beautiful places to visit. We live near the black hills and have 2 national parks (Badlands and Wind Cave) 3 national monuments (Scottsbluff, Jewel Cave […]
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Fire
Until I moved to South Dakota I had never heard of Red Flag Warning. But they are a common occurrence here in Pine Ridge. Red Flag Warnings come out when conditions are ripe for the spread of wildfires. Low humidity, High Winds and dry ground is a bad combination if a fire is sparked. Yesterday, […]
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And the show must go on
Despite the heat of the day business continued as normal at the center. Well, perhaps not normal, because there is no such thing as normal at the center. The temperature was scheduled to hit 108! So, we opened the shelter today and movies showers and naps were in order. But sandwiches were given out. Coffee […]
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Heat!
In the past I have written about how dangerous the cold can be here in the winter. Heat is also dangerous. I was reminded of this today has I prepared for a funeral. Tomorrow the temps are expected to be in the range of 103. I have mentions that the start time for funerals can […]
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Fireworks!
Yes, it is that time of year. The fireworks have been going for days and of course since today is the 4th the neighborhood is alive with the booms of fireworks. The dogs of course are not happy. At one point I was covered with all 4 dogs trying to get on me after a […]
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Worship 2 Sermon preview
This weekend I am guest preaching at Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis SD. The gospel reading for this week comes from Luke. My sermon is based upon the Gospel story of the sending of the disciples 2×2. I am focused on their reaction upon their return. Below is the brief version of the sermon I […]
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Worship
One of the most impactful worship services I have been a part of was on the beach in Louisiana and a bird tried to swipe the communion bread. Worship can be a formal affair, or it can be relaxed and informal. I know of people who connect with both styles. I think we can get […]
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It not about me.
Recently the Episcopal church brought a potential new Preist to town to get a feel for what ministry is like on the reservation. During our time together we talked about what funerals are like. I am asked to do funerals on a regular basis. Many times, I am asked to lead a funeral for someone […]
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