Pastor's Corner

A Morsel of God's sweet and savory love for you.
Psalm 80:3
Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.

The phone rang as soon I walked in the office today. It was a man calling on behalf of the localArmy National Guard Chaplain (a local ELCA pastor). They were looking for a sanctuary space to have a small and brief wedding service tomorrow. Hopefully you have heard that the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat team of the Illinois National Guard from Urbana is being sent to Afghanistan. More than 200 men and women from the area will be deployed this week. One of those 200-some soldiers has decided they cannot go without getting married.

I have a greeting card that says, "when you love somebody, you're supposed to tell them". Yah. Do that. Get on it.

There is so much uncertainty in the foundation of the world these days. So many institutions that we trust to hold us up are showing themselves as completely vulnerable and fallen. Worry, frustration, and anxiety are inevitable. But how we choose to respond is up to us, and it will make all the difference. It's a good time to get with God. Lean in to God's embrace by pouring out God's love, grace, patience, and mercy. Feel the strong love of God by having it move through you, by blessing others. Right now. Today. For real. Get on that.

peace, peace, and more peace on your head,
prb

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