The Rev. Devlyn BrooksThe older I get, the more I wish I would have paid attention to the naturalist writers of America’s 19th century 35 years ago...

The older I get, the more I wish I would have paid attention to the naturalist writers of America’s 19th century 35 years ago in Mr. Hassler’s...

”On Wednesday, July 22, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM , First Lutheran Church will host a one-day Vacation Bible School (Day Camp).  The afternoon will be action-packed with...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksIt was 7:15 p.m. … Already 15 minutes late.But no more people were wandering in.Michael, our gracious and gifted musician...

As a kid, I dreaded going anywhere with Mom because inevitably she would find someone she’d connect with, and there would ensue a long conversation...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksOur youngest daughter, and last child at home, graduated high school, and moved away from us, all within the span of two...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksOur confirmation classes are wrapped up; senior Sunday was celebrated; we’ve passed Memorial Day; and now our church’s...

The little man’s eyes were wide with awe as he looked up in amazement as I marked a cross on his forehead, blessing him with, “May the Lord bless...

This past week was our community’s so-called cleanup week.Across the various cities that comprise our metro, each municipality offered a special...

I found myself with some unexpected windshield time the other night so I started dialing the kids in order of succession. Sometimes it is the most...

Friends, if we are to live in a truly faithful manner, we have to respect the lives of every single person. … Yes, even the lives of those whom we...

Friends, if we are to live in a truly faithful manner, we have to respect the lives of every single person. … Yes, even the lives of those whom we...

“Pastor D!” Marcus exclaimed as he and I walked into the convenience store together, him holding the door for me. “Haven’t seen you in a...

This week, I found myself around a table of about a dozen faithful people gathered together by a local church that wishes to find a way to live...

Our Easter service just ended, and I was at the back of the sanctuary so I could greet parishioners as they exited.I just finished saying, “Go in...