I remember growing up and having my mother tell me that writing thank you notes is an important thing to do. I have not done a great job of writing them in the past few years. While I have been very thankful for the many generous gifts I have received, sometimes it seems hard to…
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Posts from December 2023
There’s a Chinese story about a woman who comes to a doctor with an odd request, she wants him to give her some poison to kill her mother in law. The doctor refuses, but the woman persists. Finally the doctor leaves and goes to a back room, coming back out with some herbs in a…
In Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” there is a character named Shylock who lends money to a deadbeat named Bassanio. Bassanio also agrees to name his friend, Antonio, as a guarantor for the loan on Shylock’s advice. Shylock gives this advice because Antonio has wronged him, and he wants revenge. When the debt comes due,…
This past Sunday after worship, we debuted a new thing at University Lutheran. As a part of our “A Jesus Centered Community” annual focus we’re asking people to join us on a weekly “Red Letter Challenge”. This is based on the book and work of LCMS pastor, Rev. Zach Zehnder who encourages us to think…