Effective Criticism

Effective Criticism

Giving criticism may be one of the most difficult things to do as an adult. Think of how tactful we try to be when we are giving a criticism to a colleague at work. We use the phrase “constructive criticism” to describe criticism that is meant to be helpful....
Praise in the Morning

Praise in the Morning

How are you doing with giving God some of your daily attention? Are you finding ways to make worship part of your daily life? Here is one way you can start your day with a bit of PRAISE in prayer – from the words of David in Psalm 150: Let Everything Praise the...
A Very Special THANK YOU

A Very Special THANK YOU

A Very Special THANK YOU from Pastor Wray and Carolyn Offermann Dear Friends in our SPL Family, Words cannot express the overwhelming joy and gratitude we feel as you so honored us with your love, your generosity, your stories and your hard work during the celebration...
Big Weekend

Big Weekend

What an exciting time in history to be a part of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. So many exciting things are happening all at once. In the last few years the church has moved to a new location, we have a new Senior Pastor, a (fairly) new Associate Pastor, and a new...
Joys and Sorrows

Joys and Sorrows

After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared...
A Working Prayer…

A Working Prayer…

Colossians 3:23 reminds us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” As we engage in our work each day, let us offer what we do up to the Lord as a form of our worship. We pray: Lord, I offer you my work I...