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I am preparing to go on a long planned road trip with my wife Deby during the month of March.  Deby has retired from her career at American Specialty Health February 15th and we

I was at the synod offices recently for a youth ministry meeting with Bishop Andy and in reporting our ministries to each other I was amazed at the glowing reports from tho

Pastor Rick is our "Bridge Pastor" which is the pastor who will serve St.

Well, I don’t really have heart burn, but my heart is burning…burning with love for St.

There is a lot going on at St. Peter’s in September as I wind down my ministry as your pastor at the end of the month. 

I just returned from my annual trip to Minnesota for a reunion with friends from my husband’s seminary class.  I’m usually able to connect with some of my friends from college d

It is always a joy to celebrate the sacrament of Baptism, but it is a special joy during the Easter season.  Since that is one of my favorite themes I am always on the lookout f

On Renewing Vows

This morning a number of my family members sent me videos of the rapid, overflowing falls in my hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and photos of flooded parks and closed roadways.

The congregation always grieves at the death of a church member or a family member or friend.  It is especially difficult when that person was an active, participating member of