History, Real Life, and Faith
“A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” sung in Martin Luther’s very church! What could be a better experience than that for a Lutheran? My husband, daughter and I inadvertently took a “Reformation History,” tour of Poland, the Czech Republic, and eastern Germany in spring 2018. The highlight was a Saturday night service in St. Mary’s Church, “The Town Church, or…
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Do you know a Christian prophet? I’ve known several over the years. They are understandably rare but important for the Body of Christ. As a “mere” church member, I’ve always recognized the value of prophets, and the need to pay attention to them. That’s especially true if what they say makes me feel uncomfortable. What is a prophet? It’s not…
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How do you cultivate a thankful heart? I’ve spent a lot of time this year choosing to be thankful, rather than dwelling on my disappointments. It took a while. But I got there. Here are four ways to cultivate–to nourish–a thankful heart. Choose to be thankful A bitter, disappointed person isn’t fun to be around. I had prayed about my…
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I’ve used the term “Imago Dei” several times recently and I’m surprised people don’t know what it means. It’s a Latin term that means “image of God,” or “made in the image of God.” It means respecting life, human life. We’re all made in the image of God, as He himself explains in Genesis 1:27: So God created man in His own image;…
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Assimilation to a new community is often the most confounding part of a move. So, how do you assimilate after a move? While there are things to love about a move, for many it’s daunting. I’ve only moved fourteen times in adulthood, so my experience may not be as sweeping as others. Ten suggestions for assimilation to a new community…
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When “The Gold Rush Christmas” originally released, I sat down with author Kathleen Fuller for an interview. This is a reprise of the original conversation, with updated information! What made you write about this period? I remembered my fascination with the 1897 Alaskan gold rush stories when my family traveled to Alaska. In particular, I thought of that horrific photo of…
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