Reflections through a Lens of Faith from Pastor Jen
Earth and all stars! Loud rushing planets! Sing to the Lord a new song! Hail, wind, and rain! Loud blowing snowstorm! Sing the Lord a new song! God has done marvelous things. I too sing praises with a new song! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, #731) This hymn has been a favorite of mine for a number […]
After church yesterday, we had a gathering on Zoom of some of the newcomers to Faith to help make some connections. It’s always been a challenge to help folks make connections with each other – it’s especially hard during a pandemic! But we are beginning to see the light of a new day! Many of
The Via Dolorosa (“Way of Suffering”) is a walk through the Old City of Jerusalem tracing the path that Jesus may have taken on his way to the cross. Although the route has changed over the years, pilgrims have flocked to Jerusalem especially during Holy Week to make this walk as they prayerfully pause and
My passport expires at the end of August. A couple of weeks ago I filled out the paperwork and wrote a check for the new one. If I wanted “expedited” delivery, I could pay some more money and get the new passport back sooner. But let’s face it, I’m not going anywhere I need my
When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said, ‘Let me go, for the day is breaking.’ But Jacob said, ‘I will not let you go, unless you bless me.’Genesis