I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.

Now What? We are Witnesses! A sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter. timothysiburg.com/2025/04/28/n...

The Economist's inclination toward understatement gives words like "ruination" and "cockamamie" more bite in truly dire situations

Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq

We are an Offering, abundance is real, and we get to respond in joy, gratitude, hope and faith. Some stewardship reflections and preaching from the past week.

Imagine! Last week Bishop @nebsynodbishop.bsky.social was golfing in the sub-zero snow. What will it be in Kearney at the end of May and beginning of June? Whatever the weather might bring, it will be great to gather together as God's people as the Nebraska Synod, ELCA in Assembly!

The Department of Veterans Affairs is making sweeping cuts to contracts, with the Trump administration asserting that core services will remain unaffected.

“On Tuesday a federal judge in Washington state sided with the plaintiffs — which included Church World Service, HIAS & Lutheran Community Services Northwest…blocking the president’s Jan. 20 executive order to suspend the refugee program.”
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"One of the greatest joys of ministry for me at least is walking with God’s people and being present with and witnessing the moments when a Child of God or another disciple has an Epiphany. You know an “ah-ha” moment..."

It was a joy and gift to be with First Lutheran Church in Blair, Nebraska this past weekend. Thank you Pastor Glen Thomas for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. timothysiburg.com/2025/02/24/t...

It was a joy to be with Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha this weekend. In being with the congregation it was a gift to say thank you for all the ministry that we share together, and to wonder about what God might be up to when turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. #NebraskaSynod

We are claimed and named Child of God, once and for all. Called and sent as Beloved to Love God and neighbor. May we do so, singing with boldness “Take me to the Water.” For we know that God in Christ is with us, for us, and loves us. Always. #BaptismofourLord #Epiphany

Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a message on the deadly wildfires currently burning across the Los Angeles area. In the message, Eaton invited readers to learn how the ELCA is responding and how they can get involved. www.elca.org/news-and-eve...

If you're wondering how you can help those affected by wildfires in California, one option would be a donation to Lutheran Disaster Response. LDR has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, known for being a "long haul" relief organization. You can give here: give.elca.org/page/77859/d...

Want to help the people affected by the fires in California?
Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response marked for “U.S. Wildfires" will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected by wildfires until the response is complete.
give.elca.org/page/77859/d...

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