Freedom

Independence Day. It’s an awesome thing, to celebrate freedom. But the truth is, freedom is an awesome responsibility. Because true freedom is not limitless; true freedom is only freedom within limits. Have you ever gone swimming by yourself in a lake – the water feels good, you feel really peaceful, until suddenly you look up … Continue reading Freedom

Yes, the Trinity is in the Bible

One of the many uninformed criticisms of the Christian faith is that: Christians claim to base their faith on the Bible. Christians profess the Trinity. The Trinity is not in the Bible. Obviously, points one and two are not in dispute. Point three is the misinformation - a part-truth that is intentionally misleading. So perhaps … Continue reading Yes, the Trinity is in the Bible

Thoughts On a Confirmation Service

Today, our church celebrates confirmation. Confirmation in the Lutheran church is just that: confirmation by these young people of the faith that was given to them in baptism, taught to them by their parents, grandparents, godparents, pastors and teachers, and grown and nurtured in them by the Holy Spirit. Today, they stand before their church … Continue reading Thoughts On a Confirmation Service