Five loaves and two fish: Amidst thousands of people this is all that the disciples could find. Jesus asked his disciples to go and see what sort of resources were on hand. They came back with a ...
Unexpected Blessings in Sri Lanka
Once known as Serendip, then later Ceylon, Sri Lanka is the island nation at the eastern tip of the continent of India. Serendip is derived from the English word “serendipity,” meaning “happy ...
I Must Be Adopted
When I was a child, I always felt I MUST have been adopted. I just did not ‘fit’ in my family. I did not argue, I did not talk back, and I did not put my siblings down. I worked hard and worked ...
Top 5 Photos This Week
Michigan Pastors Arrive at #APC13 Construction at St. Matthew, Grand Rapids President Maier Preaching at Lutheran Adult Gathering St. Luke, Ann Arbor Welcomes All Sons & Daughters Shepherd of ...
Three Dynamics of a Great Service Event
In August, over 300 members of Shepherd’s Gate, Shelby Township came together for its 5th annual large-scale volunteer service event. “Step Out and Serve” is a great opportunity for members to do ...
Social Media Stories | October, 2013 Week 1
Concordia University Ann Arbor Celebrates 50 Years! Wellspring Lutheran Services Launches Adidas Uniform Donation to Concordia, Alabama Immanuel, Grand Rapids Photo from Above Restoration ...
INTIMACY: Holy Handouts or Disciplined Practice
A Contemplative Montana Moment After a long hike into Hemlock Lake in the Swan Valley of Montana, my son Joel and I had a quick lunch so that we could get to the important matter for which we ...
