by admin | Nov 16, 2013 | Writings
It’s official: after 10 years of using an electronic calendar – usually through Outlook on my laptop, synced on my phone, and occasionally printed out – I am switching back to a paper calendar/planner for this coming year. I love working electronically: writing...
by admin | Nov 13, 2013 | Writings
I love this statement of faith, or creed, from our Presbyterian brothers and sisters. We are using it in worship at Good Shepherd, divided into four parts. A BRIEF STATEMENT OF FAITH In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus...
by admin | Jul 27, 2013 | Writings
Our church’s mission is “Living and Sharing Jesus.” Living Faith: the ELCA’s Call to Discipleship focuses on the seven faith practices – pray, study, worship, invite, encourage, serve, and give – which form us as disciples of Jesus Christ. The first three relate to...
by admin | Apr 28, 2012 | Writings
Faith at the End of Your Fork Message, April 28, 2012, Eric Lemonholm This is my message for the Faith at the End of Your Fork Opening Worship today at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Anna Lappe spoke, and the day was filled with learning about the intersection...
by admin | May 20, 2011 | Writings
I just started reading The Open Source Church yesterday – pretty timely to find this book after completing my thesis The Open Source Lectionary. “Open source” is definitely in the air. One of the points author Landon Whitsitt makes well is the free nature of the...
by admin | May 11, 2011 | Writings
As I begin/continue my long term continuing pastoral education, I am focusing on three interrelated areas: the Bible/biblical theology, theology/Christian worldview, and ecclesiology/church life. I will move between these three areas of study freely. All of them have...
