Final Contribution Report
Topic: 2012-05
Operation Overlord
In 1935 Adolph Hitler had illusions of conquering the world. Hitler was not the first to try. There had been many before him—the Romans, the Babylonians, the Mongolians, the Assyrians. But before them all, and possibly behind them all, there […]
Reaching the City
Photo by David Christenson (www.christensonphoto.com) God is faithful! Our sons and daughters are going to see prayers answered. Christ’s righteousness is going to rain down on their generation, and the Lord will allow them to see his greatest works ever. […]
Three Expressions of Koinonia for (Your Experience of) Pentecost
Fellowship. Communion. Sharing. In the Church we get excited about these words and what they represent for us. However, do we experience the same excitement for what they might mean for people outside the Church, for people who don’t know […]
Seminary Graduate Testimony: Steve Walswick
How does one summarize his experience? More importantly how does a Christian summarize his experience? I marvel at “how great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:23b, ESV). I resonate with the words of Jeremiah in Lamentations because I am reminded that […]
Seminary Graduate Testimony: Paul Tjelta
My time at the Lutheran Brethren Seminary has been one of great blessing and challenge. I have been particularly blessed by the dedication of the seminary professors to upholding the Word of God. As we have been led into study […]
Step Up and Serve
For some of us, Pentecost brings forth an image of Peter preaching in front of the multitudes and the Holy Spirit coming down to meet us—and what an awesome picture that is! For me, it brings to mind a celebration […]
Seminary Graduate Testimony: Gregory Solberg
In Philippians 1:6, the Apostle Paul says, “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” When I came to Lutheran Brethren Seminary […]
What Do We Do with the Kids?
What do we do with the kids?” It’s a common question asked by parents. You are going out for dinner with your spouse and you have three kids under 10 years old. Do you hire a baby sitter? Do you […]
Family Matters – May 2012
Do you have a Living Trust? If you have talked with anyone about estate planning you have most likely been asked that question. There are good reasons for having a Living Trust. A Living Trust splits up ownership of your […]
Prayer: Off the Top of My Head
“I like your hat.” Our tiny neighbor, face framed with ringlets, was walking to the park with her mother; I was mowing the lawn on a brisk April morning. “It’s my Norwegian ski hat.” She looked at me intently. “It […]