Exercise

I visited a couple congregations recently and one a while back that take 'stewardship of the body' seriously. Trinity Lutheran in Spring (Klein), TX and Salem Lutheran in Tomball, TX both have an exercise room for member's use so they can get/stay healthy. Salem Lutheran is doing creative things to add to that exercise ministry as well.

And Christ Memorial in St Louis, MO is involved with Wheat Ridge in a project called R.E.H.A.B - Rehab, Energy, Health and Blessing. It is a ministry that is changing lives in the name of Jesus.

"...heart, soul, mind and strength..." It all comes from God and he wants it all back - in good shape for service. We are the tools in his tool box to bring the message of Jesus to the world. He changes our hearts through forgiveness. He's given us an incredible body that can do amazing things - when we care for it well. It is not rocket science - but it does need to be intentional. How are you doing caring for your body? Small steps are great - and so are the benefits!

Time flies

I understand that phrase more and more these days as I try to keep up with the electronic world you have built here in the 21st Century. One month since my last post. Back in the day it took that long to get a letter from Jerusalem to Rome. I know young people who have posted thousands of facebook updates and tweets in that time... and who knows how many text messages!

No posts, but I have been busy:
I lead a chapel and delivered the message at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and School in Anaheim, CA.
I delivered the message at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Sacramento, CA.
I delivered the message at Zion Lutheran Church, also in Anaheim, CA
I visited with lots of visionary leaders in Grass Valley, CA area, Los Angeles metro and Phoenix metro and am getting ready to move on to Houston, TX. (Still amazed at the speed of movement now - and I'm adjusting to not having the long travel time to think and process and watch and learn; not sure I like the trade off!)