Thoughts and reflections on faith, life, theology, and culture from a Lutheran pastor serving a rural congregation
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Reflections on May 1, 2010
Published on 2011-05-02 01:10:00
There is a lot going on right now! Last Wednesday the Southeast US was ravaged by tornadoes and storms. This morning, we kicked off our 90 Day Challenge. I have many things I want to share with you. But all of that was overshadowed tonight by the news that US Special Forces had killed Osama Bin Laden.I don't know that I can put into words my reaction to this news. It is overwhelming. I know that there are more terrorists out there, and that this not the end of threats to our country. But Bin Lad
What's Going On
Published on 2011-04-03 12:57:00
For the past 5 years, this blog has served multiple functions. It has been a professional blog, used for announcements and news for the congregation of St. John. It has been a personal blog, where I have shared news about my family and life. And, it has lived in the twilight in-between where much of a pastor's life is lived.As my fifth year as the Pastor of St. John - Prairie Hill draws to a close, my use of this blog has evolved. Postings from Prairie Hill will remain and will become more inten
Bach's Coffee Cantada
Published on 2011-03-21 17:36:00
In honor of the 326th birthday of the Fifth Evangelist, here is J.S. Bach's Coffee Cantata (Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht, BWV 211).Written for and performed by Bach's Collegium Musicum, at Zimmerman's Coffee House in Leipzig. The libretto (text) was penned by Bach's frequent collaborator, Christian Friedrich Henrici.Narrator (Recitative) Be quiet, stop chattering, and pay attention to what's taking place: here comes Herr Schlendrian with his daughter Lieschen; he's growling like a honey bear
