Author: Ellen Meissgeier

Trappist monk Thomas Merton, who spent more than twenty-five years of his life in a Kentucky monastery, writing and teaching.  Merton struggled to discover God’s will.  He captures his struggle…

As we end another week and prepare to begin a new one, I wanted to share this prayer by E. Lee Phillips with you: This week we may be givenchallenges…

I thought it was just me, this feeling of being disconnected. I have spoken and emailed with a number of people in the last several days and that sentiment seems…

Max Lucado writes a reflection in one of his books where he references Psalm 139, likely verse 23 "Search me out, O God, and know my heart; try me and…

Today our nation commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776), which declared the original colonies to be free from British rule.  Sadly, in truth, it was…

St. Paul wrote in the letter to the Romans: "For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but…

 "I am the Lord, the God of every person on earth. Nothing is impossible for me." [Jer. 32:27 NEV] There are times that we cling to one verse of scripture…

One of my favorite hymns is The Church of Christ, in Every Age (ELW 729). The hymn addresses the need for change and the mission before us. "The church of Christ…

Although it is not my favorite task as a pastor it seems odd to have gone so long without visiting anyone in the hospital. Hospitals can be such a difficult…

Perhaps you've received an announcement of some kind indicating that Montgomery County is now in the Green Phase. I was told some emails even say "Happy Green Day."  I am glad…