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Kindled in the Wild – Christian Century Article
February 20, 2025 online (coming soon in the April print edition) My teenage summers were spent at camp, exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota and Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario. I remember the moment I realized … Continue reading
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Spring COB
I spent most of this past week in Chicago for the spring Conference of Bishops. Per usual, we learned, heard reports, had conversation, worshiped, prayed, made some decisions, and talked some more. The executive committee of the COB intentionally planned … Continue reading
Visit to Greater Milwaukee Synod – Feb. 2025
Did you know that ELCA synods have domestic companion synod partners? Shortly after I started this call as bishop, Bishop Paul Erickson of the Greater Milwaukee Synod invited me for a visit. It took over a year, but this February … Continue reading
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Greater Milwaukee Synod – Sermon – Feb. 15
Milwaukee Synod (Domestic Companion Synod) – Feb. 15, 2025 Together in Mission 2025 event for lay and rostered leaders Luke 6:17-26 Thanks to Bishop Erickson for the invitation to be with you all. This was a synod I thought I … Continue reading
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Feb. 9, Hope, Eagle
Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8 Nets breaking and boats sinking; the mention of these two images is enough for me to recall today’s gospel story–the calling of the first disciples in Luke’s gospel. The crowd of spectators and the men scrambling to haul in the … Continue reading
Caring for our Kids and Youth in this Chapter
Originally published in the Northwest Intermountain Synod electronic newsletter, February 3, 2025. With the number of executive orders coming out of the new administration, state legislatures back in session, and the Season of Lent coming up, you may be scratching … Continue reading
Shepherd of the Valley, Feb. 2
It was so good to be with SoV in Boise, about 11 months after Pastor Dave’s heart attack and the Sunday following when I was there to preside and give some comfort. There was wonderful energy this morning and Dave … Continue reading
Near the Columbia River/Hope, the Stranger, History
Last Monday I flew from Boise to Portland, where a pastor and spouse picked me up on their way to the Byberg Preaching Conference in Seaside, OR. When I registered for this event months ago, I thought it would be … Continue reading
Bishop’s Report for NWIM Synod Council
Bishop’s Report for NWIM Synod Council – January 2025 Pastor: Since our fall meeting, I have visited the following congregations for a Sunday worship or an ordination: Fullness of God at Holden Village, Lake Chelan Lutheran, Sunnyside Lutheran, ordination/installation at … Continue reading
As ELCA Lutherans follow the ID Legislature
Jan. 22, 2025 Dear Idahoans in the NWIM Synod: ELCA, The state legislature is back in session. Various legislators and the governor gave us previews of what to expect and the first few weeks have already seen a flurry of … Continue reading
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A Place at the Table 