St. Stephen's Lutheran Church

How often do we listen to what we say and pray in church? This question is rather direct, more direct than you may have experienced with...

Beware the little foxes. People have all sorts of quick phrases to remind them of the larger truths. Beware the little foxes is one that...

Then the delight, when your courage kindled, And out you stepped onto new ground, Your eyes young again with energy and dream, A path of...

The vastness of space has always fascinated people. Throughout the Bible stars are used to reference something so vast that humans can't...

Hail and Farewell is a military tradition which allows units to recognize and honor the comings and goings of people. As one person...

A little over a year ago, Dave and I were in Ireland traveling with my women's chorus. It was an organized tour, which isn't the way Dave...

“You look different with your clothes on.” That’s not a normal faith-based introduction line. But for some folks of St. Stephen’s, it’s...

When my sons were young, my mother used to send them money for Christmas. Other grandchildren get a Christmas card and an envelope with...

I'm hoping that people are taking this ordinary church time to try to see some of the extraordinary things that God is doing in our...

"Theological puzzle: Why don't we call Pentecost season ‘extraordinary time’ - awareness & attention of the spirit inhabiting the world?"...