I attended a event where Becca Stevens, Shane Claiborne, and Kathryn Love spoke about the bold callings of the Lord in their lives and challenged us to listen to the voice of our Lord in our neighbor. They, through their … Continue reading
Friedens Lutheran Church is one of the oldest Lutheran churches in North Carolina (established in 1745) but we pride ourselves as being progressive and adaptive to the world around us. Though we’re among the oldest, the many ministries of … Continue reading
1Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. 2At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could … Continue reading
Patience, persistence, & prayer—these are the themes of Lent, and of life. I had trouble with my car these past two weeks. I’d have trouble starting it. I’d take it to the mechanic. At first the mechanic could not find … Continue reading
The Meaning of Epiphany Epiphany, which comes from the Greek word epiphaneia, means “an appearance” or “a revealing”. Centuries ago, the church set aside January 6, the 12th day after Christmas, to mark the revealing of Jesus as Christ to … Continue reading