What if spiritual growth isn’t about starting over every January? Explore why your faith needs a software update, not a factory reset this new year.
Celebrating Independence Day: A Call to Change the Wind As we celebrate the Fourth of July, our nation’s Independence Day, I am reminded of the words of Jim Wallis, a prominent Christian activist and writer. He once said, “You change society by changing the wind. Change the wind, transform the debate, recast the discussion, alter…
Living with diabetes comes with its unique set of challenges and, often, a good dose of humor. This morning, I experienced one of those “only in diabetes life” moments that many of you will likely relate to. As I was getting ready for the day, going through my usual routine, I managed to get my…
Hello, dear readers! I’m Travis Wilson, a pastor at a wonderful Lutheran Church in Michigan, and I’ve been living with type 1 diabetes for 25 years. Yes, you read that right—a quarter of a century! That’s longer than the internet has been mainstream. Imagine that! As someone who navigates the dual roads of spiritual care…
I was honored to serve again as the Spiritual Director for the 2024 Memorial Day Service at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven, MI on Monday, May 29, 2024. These are the words of the Invocation and Benediction that I offered. Invocation In the Old Testament, the prophet Jeremiah speaks on behalf of God saying, “A…
What if the gate Jesus describes isn’t about keeping people out — but welcoming everyone in? Explore what abundant life really means.
