In college, I remember taking a worship class with the professor who wrote our textbook. He would have us read it for homework, and then we would have classroom discussions and lectures. One day, during a discussion, I noticed he looked painfully frustrated, and a little mad. He put his hand on his face and said, “I can tell you guys…
Before March 2020, had anyone ever used Zoom before? Had anyone ever heard of it before COVID? If you have never used it before, the best description of Zoom is that it is like the Brady Bunch introduction, with many people appearing on a screen at once in a little box. Now, post-Covid, things like Zoom, Facetime, and…
On February 29, 1948, Romanian Lutheran Pastor Richard Wurmbrand did his normal Sunday morning routine. He woke up, got ready, and would get to church before everyone so that he could go over his sermon in peace. Before leaving, he continued his tradition of giving his wife, Sabina, a kiss, and told her that he looked forward to seeing her…
On August 1, 2007, the I-35 Bridge collapsed, killing 13, and injuring 145. I’m sure many of you remember this; perhaps you were in traffic when it happened, or you heard the news when you got home. Maybe you received a call from a loved one saying, “Where are you??” I remember seeing this on the news after…
September 18, 2022 One evening when I was home from college, I noticed an award was displayed on the fridge when I grabbed a soda. My little brother won a “Good Citizen Award” and I asked him about it. He said that he received it after turning in a lost wallet that he had found. When the…
A few weeks ago, we were watching as a family, a show named “Bluey.” The show “Bluey” is about a cartoon dog named Bluey and her family. In the episode we were watching, the grandpa, Grandad, comes over to play with Bluey and her sister, Bingo. They are playing “Restaurant,” and they offer to cook…
“I’ve Seen That Before” Philemon 1-25
How well do you know the laws in your state? In Minnesota, is it legal for nursing homes to play Bingo more than twice a week? Since 2015, the answer is yes! Before then, it wasn’t! In Minnesota, is it legal to cross the state line with a duck on your head? Surprisingly, it isn’t! That is…