1517 is a year with much significance in Lutheran circles. We of the reformation crowd, know that in October of 1517, Martin Luther posted the 95 the-sis on the door of the Castle Church. It was meant to start a dialog about challenges to scripture from the Church in practice. We know that it went… Read more »
Posts Categorized: The View from Zion’s Window
The View from Zion’s Window – January 2015
New Life 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” The New Year is upon us again, and like many of us, I begin to think about the changes that I want to make in my life that will… Read more »
The View from Zion’s Window – November 2014
For All The Saints Who From Their Labors Rest All Saints Sunday is a time to ring the bells as we remember each person at Zion who was called home to be with Christ. It’s a difficult time for those who have recently lost one they love. But it’s a time of hope and joy… Read more »
The View from Zion’s Window – May 2014
He is Risen! What a wonderful phrase we as Christians can use to celebrate! Jesus Christ, the Son of God has awoken from the grave. His body was not found in the cave waiting to receive its per-fume from the ladies who went there so early that first Easter morning. They did not know who… Read more »
The View from Zion’s Window – April 2014
Lent is in full swing and I have once again given up Mexican food for the season. I really miss that awesome food!! The burritos, the guacamole, the queso, etc, etc, etc! . And then there are the chips! Well last week, after I had made my commitment, I found myself eating at a restaurant… Read more »
The View from Zions Window – February 2014
Well it’s February and we all know that it’s the month when we think about love. It’s the month when we celebrate Valentine’s Day, giving cards and gifts to the one we love the most. Marriage and commitment are not the strong institutions that our world once held dearly. We have simplified our understanding of… Read more »
Blessed New Year – January 2014
At this time of year I always think of Ecclesiastes chapter three. They are verses we all know and we are consistently reminded of God’s word as each year passes. There is a Time for Everything! There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to… Read more »
The View from Zion’s Window – December 2013
As I was growing up, every few years my Grandma Petersen would come to visit. She would fly in on a plane from Illinois and I loved the chance to go with my Dad to the airport and pick her up. We would go to the roof of Sky Harbor airport and watch the planes… Read more »
Thankful Living
It’s getting a bit colder outside today, the leaves have been changing colors for a few weeks now. The days are getting shorter and it reminds me that we are heading into the holiday season. A great time of giving thanks for all that God is doing in our lives. On Thanksgiving, we prepare a… Read more »
The Mission Continues
This time of the year, some folks are looking toward graduation. Graduation is a significant milestone in people’s lives. It represents a transition from the learning experiences of the past to further education or careers in the work force. It is a time to look ahead. Easter was a sort of graduation for the disciples…. Read more »
