This is the first of a series of reflections I hope to offer as part of my service with the Stewardship Ministry at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Hickman, Neb., where Anne and I are members. One of the fond memories I have of the times I spent with my grandfather was “helping” him…

Introduction This article is the November 2010 installment of my monthly message in the parish newsletter for Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb. Message All Good Gifts An old and familiar hymn leads us to sing a refrain together: All good gifts around us Are sent from heav’n above. Then thank the Lord, oh, thank…

Introduction This article is the November 2009 installment of my monthly message in the parish newsletter for Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb. With Joy and Thanksgiving The grace of God pours down upon us like rain falling from the clouds. We cannot, with our wills or desires, squeeze the water from those clouds. We…