by SteveT2018 | Jul 17, 2019 | Spiritual Formation
I recently read/listened to The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr. I also listened to the accompanying podcast, Another Name for Every Thing, hosted by Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson. This is highly recommended reading and listening for anyone who is serious about...
by SteveT2018 | Jun 26, 2019 | Spiritual Formation
Mount Carmel Ministries is a Christian family camp and conference center on the northwest shore of beautiful Lake Carlos, near Alexandria, Minnesota. My wife, Lona, and I had the privilege to spend the past weekend (Thursday evening through Sunday morning) there. I...
by SteveT2018 | Jun 5, 2019 | The Journey, Youth Ministry
One of the many amazing things that happened on the Day of Pentecost in Act 2:1-4 was that the disciples were able to speak in languages that were not their native tongue. This was a powerful symbol of how the Holy Spirit was being poured out on all nations and...
by SteveT2018 | Apr 1, 2019 | Spiritual Formation
Winter’s icy grip has melted away. Spring has sprung. Easter is almost here. Perhaps it is the increased vitamin D from the vernal sun. Perhaps it is a few recent positive conversations with colleagues. Perhaps it is the projects I’ve been feverishly working on....
by SteveT2018 | Mar 15, 2019 | Art, ministry
Why would a church be interested in a giant paint-by-number project? Imagine an 18’ x 10’ canvas, divided into twelve 3’ x 5’ panels. Now imagine that each of these canvas panels is covered with random shapes, drawn in sharpie marker. Each shape has a number written...
by SteveT2018 | Mar 6, 2019 | Spiritual Formation
Today is Ash Wednesday. This is the official beginning of Lent. Many of us will attend a worship service today where someone will smear black ashes mixed with oil on our forehead and say, “Remember that from dust you came and to dust you will return.” What...
