In preparing for the Women’s Retreat this fall, I’ve been doing some pretty interesting reading and have been thinking about the things that shape us. Growing up, our next-door neighbor had this thing in her kitchen that you stood on and as you twisted, it swiveled, all in pursuit of a tiny waist. Do you … read
What a great sermon title for this time of year: “Who Doesn’t Love a Vegetable Garden?” And really, who doesn’t? Facebook posts and farmers markets abound with the joyous proclamation of vegetables. But it turns out, there IS someone who doesn’t love a vegetable garden:the prophet Elijah. This being the Bible, there might be a … read
One day God was watching Earth and saw all of the bad stuff that was going on. God decided to send an angel to Earth to check it out. When the angel returned he told God, yes – things are not going well. On earth, 95% is bad and 5% is good. Well, God said, … read
Dear Fellow Ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Grace and Peace to you from God our Creator, and from the Holy Spirit, our sustainer and guide. Amen — My name is Susan Kintner, I am a Lutheran Pastor, born and raised in Port Angeles, Washington, west of Seattle, in the middle of the north … read
It doesn’t interest me if there is one God or many gods. I want to know if you belong or feel abandoned. If you know despair or can see it in others. I want to know if you are prepared to live in the world with its harsh need to change you. If you can … read