Some words need no definition to understand their meaning. “Repentance” is not one of those words. Let’s talk about what repentance is not. It’s not beating yourself up with guilt. It’s deprivation or negative self-talk. It’s not a public declaration that you are a lowly worm, unworthy of the dirt you crawl in. It’s not a simple, “Sorry,” and carrying on with your day, either. Repentance, or metanoia , in Greek means a total change of mind. A course correction. A change of di

There’s always something, isn’t there? Whether one is busy shopping for Christmas or recently chipped a tooth, the to-do list of life is endless and exhausting. When we wake up, there is always something new to grab our attention. Thousands of emails. Notifications from an application that you needed to download to order a sandwich. Friendly reminders for a community event. The kids need a ride to practice. Oh, and the SUV is making that weird groaning noise again. Our attent

If you’ve ever been to a doctor’s office or taken the bus, you know what it’s like to wait. God promises us a future where all heaven and earth are healed: where death, hunger, and suffering are no more. Yet, we know that the world hasn’t gotten there yet. This Advent, we ask the question, “What are you waiting for?” What in your life needs fixing? Where do you look for restoration and healing? What is it that might move you to action for the sake of God’s kingdom? Each week,

Mark your calendars! St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church is excited to host our third annual 55+ Health Fair on Saturday, October 18, from...