Pastor’s Pen

“The Power of a Good Question” by Rev. Jean Dow

“The Power of a Good Question” by Rev. Jean Dow

When he was a child, Auschwitz survivor Elie Wiesel’s mother would greet him the same way each day after school. Instead of asking, “What did you learn today?” she would ask, “Did you have a good question today?” I have always loved this story. Because, rather than...

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“Beyond the Walls” by Rev. Beth Patton

“Beyond the Walls” by Rev. Beth Patton

Two weekends ago, my husband and I took part in Doors Open Milwaukee. We made a day of it and visited six places throughout the city and suburbs. We began in Wauwatosa, touring the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church—designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1956 and listed on...

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“Welcoming Prayer” by Rev. Scott D. Samuelson

“Welcoming Prayer” by Rev. Scott D. Samuelson

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  —Philippians...

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“A Lady Who Leads” by Elder Barbara Janssen

“A Lady Who Leads” by Elder Barbara Janssen

"Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." As a third year Elder, serving on the Church Life Ministry Team (CLMT) I have been blessed with wonderful leaders. Laurie Uhl has so capably...

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“Pray as You Can” by Rev. Jean Dow

“Pray as You Can” by Rev. Jean Dow

One of the challenges of retirement for me involved vacating an office that had floor-to-ceiling walls of bookshelves. Moving to a much smaller office at home, I needed to do some serious downsizing of my library. Different books made the cut for different reasons, of...

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