I remember a trip we took when I was growing up. I was probably seven or eight years old, and the trip was to King’s Island in Cincinnati. The overall trip included Mammoth Caves and the Air Museum in Dayton, but what really stands out in my mind, is how much I despised King’s Island. … Continue reading Fitting In
There is something else you should know about me: I struggle with depression that stems from the grief of losing my son. Daniel was six years old when he died on September 11, 2013. He was a special needs child: stemming from an overarching diagnosis of cerebral palsy, he struggled with many things, including quadriplegia … Continue reading Grief
Here's another blast from the past (last year) that answers the "why" and "how" I became a pastor. Hard to believe, but five years ago this Sunday (July 17) was my ordination as a pastor in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod at Community Lutheran Church. It was an incredible day (Heidi says it is … Continue reading Ordination: July 17, 2011
Welcome to the new Blog! This isn't about family photos or updates, it's just me writing. Sometimes it'll be theology, sometimes, it'll be random thoughts, sometimes, a review of something I've seen or read. Like this one! I figure I'll let the first post be a movie review. Advisory: I am not a film critic, … Continue reading Movie Review: Wonder Woman
Honest Musings from a Regular Guy... Who Also Happens to Be a Lutheran Pastor 