A Turn in the Story
A number of years ago, I was in New Orleans for a continuing education conference. I was in the hotel lobby, deep in conversation with a colleague after the evening … Continue reading A Turn in the Story
Category: John
Through Jesus’ Love, We Learn
I’m going to make an assumption here, that most of you have had the opportunity to go to a wedding. I have. Actually, in my line of work, I go … Continue reading Through Jesus’ Love, We Learn
One of the shooting victims in Thousand Oaks sang at Trinity last year…
Tragedy most often feels distant. Bad things happen: Perhaps a hurricane, or a tornado, or an accident, or a mass shooting, and we feel sympathy, and we wish it hadn’t … Continue reading One of the shooting victims in Thousand Oaks sang at Trinity last year…
God’s Hope Changes Everything
Hope is a feeling in your heart. It will get you through any situation. It will carry you through the good and help you through the bad. It’s like a … Continue reading God’s Hope Changes Everything
At the End of Your Rope
The nerd factor in the Buegler house is fairly high. (My wife would want you to know that the “nerd gene” is dominant on the male side of the family.) … Continue reading At the End of Your Rope
Seen, Known and Loved
There is a fundamental truth that I think we can all agree on: In life, you don’t always get what you expect. We get certain ideas, or visions in our … Continue reading Seen, Known and Loved
Don’t Miss the Middle
Once upon a time, I would take families on a spring break mission trip to work at Westhaven Children’s Home in Jamaica. (I actually still do this. Look for the … Continue reading Don’t Miss the Middle
A Bumper Sticker Kind of Faith
When I’m driving, I love pulling up behind cars that have a lot of bumper stickers. I don’t know what it is, but I kind of get a kick out … Continue reading A Bumper Sticker Kind of Faith
Welcome Home!
Hubert Humphrey was a former two-time senator from the State of Minnesota, vice-president of the United States and a candidate for president in 1968. In 1978, when he died, hundreds … Continue reading Welcome Home!
Love is Greater: Epilogue
I’ve already written twice about the Westboro Baptist protests that took place at Trinity in Owatonna this past weekend, and I don’t want to give them any more time, energy … Continue reading Love is Greater: Epilogue
Love is Greater: A sermon for the day Westboro Baptist showed up to protest at Trinity
Kyle and Nancy Larson were members of the last congregation that I served. They are fantastic people. At the time, Kyle served as a police officer in the Maple Grove … Continue reading Love is Greater: A sermon for the day Westboro Baptist showed up to protest at Trinity
Point
I have a group of good friends who live in California. They never tire of reminding me that they live in the land of beaches, palm trees and movie stars, … Continue reading Point
