I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, God may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. Ephesians 3:16 Dear Friends, Yesterday, Laura and I hiked through the Muir Woods Monument here in California. Though “monument” is a little misleading, Muir Woods is a preserve for the Coastal Redwood trees. These trees are the ta

Now there are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit, and there are varieties of services but the same Lord, and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12: 4-7 Dear Friends, As I am writing to you, it is shortly before one of First Lutheran’s monthly council meetings. I will be meeting with Brent, Kevin, Marty, Leane, Kerri and Eileen