The Super-Ultimate Question Pastor DeanMartin Gardner wrote about an emotion that comes over certain people at times when they reflect on the fact that anything exists at all: “Why should there be something rather than nothing? Obviously we have no way to answer…” If you try to answer, “God created something,” “the question can be asked again: Why does […] Read More
90% Pastor DeanWoody Allen once quipped: “90% of life is just showing up!” It was one of those light-hearted comments that express unexpected wisdom. People have since suggested words other than “life” – 90% of helping is just showing up; 90% of loving is just showing up, etc. Well, what about witnessing to God’s presence? Lutherans tend […] Read More
Life’s Journey Pastor DeanIt’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” – Bilbo Baggins in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings It’s been nearly four years since I arrived for my “three-year appointment” here at Grace […] Read More