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Holy Wisdom Monastery + Family History/Present
On Monday I left the Northwest Intermountain Synod, so much of it on fire, for Wisconsin. It was the first time I considered forgoing travel to stay behind, because of the fires, especially those still burning through Spokane. A wise … Continue reading
Holy Trinity, Ephrata’s 80th – August 2
Matt. 14:13-21 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. It is so good to be with you Holy Trinity, Ephrata and friends for this 80th anniversary—80 years of memories, of faithful Word and … Continue reading
Trinity, Nampa – July 12
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 So often when we read this parable of Jesus’ during a Bible Study or hear it preached during worship, the focus is on us planting seeds of faith in others or being good soil. The scripture passage becomes a … Continue reading
Moses Lake and Lake Chelan – June 28
Sunday, June 28 was a double-worship day. I started by visiting Immanuel Lutheran in Moses Lake, served by interim Pastor Mary Anthony from the Oregon Synod. This congregation has been through a lot in the last 20 years, as members … Continue reading
Shepherd of the Valley – June 7
Matt. 9:9-13, 18-26, Hosea 5:15-6:6 Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. It is so good to be with you today, saints of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran. We prayed already today … Continue reading
All about Pride parades and festivals – a letter to the NWIM Synod
Originally sent to pastors, deacons, and synod council members in 2025. Across our synod, from June through September, community members will be showing up at Pride Parades and Festivals as one way to support our LGBTQ+ siblings. You might wonder … Continue reading
Holy Trinity Sunday, American Falls
Honored to spend Holy Trinity Sunday with the Saints of St. John’s Lutheran in American Falls, Idaho. After worship, I had a wonderful conversation with council members and the call committee. I’m grateful for their patience and discernment during this … Continue reading
Pentecost with St. Mark’s Lutheran
St. Mark’s Lutheran, Spokane, WA May 22-23, 2026 – Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Grace to you and peace St. Mark’s Lutheran. It is so good to be with you and bring greetings from the synod staff and your siblings from across … Continue reading
Central Lutheran, Yakima’s 100th
If you are a regular reader, some parts of this sermon may be familiar, because I preached on the end of John chapter 17 last year. Central Lutheran, Yakima’s 100th Anniversary Worship May 17, 2026 – John 17:1-11 Grace to … Continue reading
April 2026 Report to Synod Council
Bishop’s Report to NWIM Synod Council – April 2026 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not … Continue reading
A Place at the Table 