Are you “spiritual? If you are struggling to figure out what that means, then you get the point I am trying to make. “Spiritual” is way too vague to really have meaning. The guy who stands on the mountaintop watching the sunrise calls it a “spiritual experience.” The person who […]
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What is Religion About?
When I ask people what religion is about I usually get one of two answers. 1) It’s about morality, about being good, about prohibiting bad behavior. Some say it is repression. 2) It’s about social service, helping the poor, and achieving justice. By contrast, consider what the Bible says […]
Read MoreWhat About Angels?
Today we celebrate Michaelmas, the day of Michael and all Angels. As with all of the “special festivals” this provides an opportunity to learn and reflect upon teachings of Scripture that might not otherwise be covered directly. Michael is the only archangel mentioned by name in Scripture, and so he […]
Read MoreWomen’s Retreat – Good Shepherd
Ladies! Come join in fun and fellowship at the "Bloom Where You Are Planted" Women’s Retreat at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Downers Grove on Saturday, October 3rd. The retreat begins at 8:30 am with registration, light breakfast, and opening activities. The inspirational guest speaker, Mary Heins, the Associate Professor […]
Read MoreOnly One Thing Counts
ONLY ONE THING COUNTS I. There Are Many Counterfeits II. There Is Only One True Hope
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Read MoreHow Was Your Visit?
I recently was at a department store, and on my way out I received a survey form to fill out over the internet. There were the usual questions about how satisfied I was with my visit. Churches are now doing the same thing. In a time of declining membership and […]
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