Each Monday morning our synod staff gathers for devotions. Most of the time they consist of one or two readings and a reflection by whoever the leader is that day, and usually we close with the responsive prayer. This past Monday (November 3) I felt a need to worship and honor the memory of thoseContinueContinue reading “FOR ALL THE SAINTS”
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BAPTIZED INTO NEW LIFE
The following is an edited version of the homily I preached at the Lutheran – Catholic Covenant Celebration at the Kent State University Newman Center on Sunday, October 26, 2014. With the Festival of All Saints approaching, I thought the baptismal themes expressed would be fitting for this day. The texts for the homily wereContinueContinue reading “BAPTIZED INTO NEW LIFE”
ONE BODY, MANY MEMBERS
For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. [Romans 12:4-5] In my brief time as bishop, I have developed a new appreciation for the staff of ourContinueContinue reading “ONE BODY, MANY MEMBERS”
Walking Together in Faith 