The Dentist’s Gospel

1The word of the Lord came to [Ezekiel]:   “What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, ‘The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?’ 3As I live, says the Lord God, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. 4Know that [...]

It’s Not Easy Being Green

“Or are you envious because I am generous?”  The landowner asks in the parable which we will read in worship on Sunday, Sept 21st.  (For the entire thing, check out Matthew 20:1-16)
 
I think I can answer that.  Ummm..yup.
 
When I was in college, my list of envy was long.  Mostly, I was envious of those students [...]

From A New Blogger (Bloggist?) (Blogologist?)

Hello everyone from Pastor Karl,  Interim serving as Senior Pastor  at First Lutheran during the time that the Call Process is happening.   If you are in town and in church one of these Sundays, please look for me and let’s have a very short get acquainted conversation, longer if you’d like.
 
Opening to and experiencing new [...]

Have You Found A Church Home Yet?

For those away from home, come on.  What are you waiting for?!?!?  You have access to every piece of information you would need to find a church community.  Now is the time to go, worship (take a friend, would ya ?!?), and see how you fit.  Go more than once before you decide you don’t [...]

Owning Your Own Theology

Dear Friends,
In worship this Sunday, you will likely hear these two readings (among others):  Genesis 50:15-21 and Matthew 18:21-35.  Both stories are about painful wrongs and the choices we make in how to deal with them.  Themes of vengeance, forgiveness, and reconciliation emerge strongly, and are worth considering in some quiet moments of personal devotion.
There is [...]

Welcome, All!

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS!
College Connections 2008-2009 has changed its format – no longer an email sent to your inbox—but a BLOG!
 

http://firstlutheranbp.wordpress.com

 
Our blog plans to contain:
 
-A weekly devotion based on the upcoming Sunday’s Bible readings
-Information and updates about First Lutheran
-Church news, events, & ministry happenings in the area
-Guest bloggers from Blooming Prairie
-Pictures of events and life in [...]

Community

Read:  Matthew 18:15-20—yes, you’ll need your Bible for these!
 
All communities have their ups and downs.  Some personalities gel together great—like those roommates down the hall who are instant best friends.  Others struggle to find a way to connect.  And worse still is when an offense (perceived or real) between parties occurs.  Then what?  How do [...]