I checked out Fox News. Main headline was about a man killing himself and his sons. There is so much more going on here. The grief of what this man endured appears to be a major causal factor in the murder suicide. It is painful to see people do this. I feel saddened to see him … [Read more…]
This is a YouTube video that is also on a link on the right of my blog.However, since those change from time to time, I wanted to share this in a more permanent place.Please click on the link below to watch. Stages of Grief
As part of this Loss and Grief project I started. I took a look at both the Fox News and CNN web sites under their World sections. Here are their top stories at the same time:Fox Over 200 dead in Syrian town as UN votes down resolutionProtesters attack 7 Syrian embassies around world in wake … [Read more…]
As I start this blog, I contemplate the loss our family is going through now. We are a split family for the time being. My kids and I are living on campus at Wartburg Seminary, while my wife and the kids mother, continues to live in Illinois. We are not separated but there is a great … [Read more…]
John 1 43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him,“Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, … [Read more…]
I invite you to check out a couple of pictures and video from my visit to ELCA Church Wide. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1816162060055 http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402087_332370916786393_118086764881477_1046053_467527637_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398034_331364250220393_118086764881477_1043928_586592274_n.jpg
I am coming close to the end of my 10 day emerson into urban Milwaukee, as part of a Seminary class. First and foremost this experience has been a blessing. My class have received such a warm and giving welcome by the communities we have visited. There has been so much ministering going on……to us. … [Read more…]
All unpacked, but we are not fully organized. Down to the office. Kris worked very hard to get it all in order. She will be heading to South Elgin to live until she finds a job here. It will be Travis and I until Friday, then I head off to Milwaukee. Tonight I will be … [Read more…]
At noon on December 27th, I saw evidence of the Spirit at work. Unpacking of our moving truck began. Students of Wartburg, members of my congregation, and family all tackled the daunting task. Very quickly the truck and trailer were cleared and all things in the house. Then onto the community of Wartburg beyond the … [Read more…]
First, from the entire Dill family, we wish to express our gratitude for all the support over the years and especially at the “Deportation” party in December. My last service as your Deacon was December 24th-25th. Obviously you all are in good hands with Pastor Ben, Deacon Glen and the entire elder board. Each of … [Read more…]