Don't Faint--Two Posts in One Day
I couldn't resist when I opened Sarah's photo in my email. Chicago is having the warmest string of March days since weather records began. Blooms are blossoming everywhere, including on our pink magnolia tree. Spring has arrived!
Singing with the Lutherans, Part 16
You know you're a Lutheran when it takes 15 minutes to say, "Good-bye."
Boy, do I remember this one! As a child, our family was usually among the last to leave church. My parents would talk and talk and talk with other people, while we kids played in the yard. I know now that many of these church members with whom my parents conversed are their life-long friends, still close to them even decades later.
Singing with the Lutherans, Part 15
You know you're a Lutheran when you hear something really funny in the sermon and smile as loudly as you can.
Singing with the Lutherans, Part 14
Donuts are a line item in the church budget, just like coffee.
Singing with the Lutherans, Part 13
You know you're a Lutheran when it's 100 degress, with 90% humidity, and you still have coffee after the service.
Singing with the Lutherans, Part 12
Lutherans are willing to pay up to one dollar for a meal at church.
Singing with the Lutherans, Part 11
Lutherans drink coffee as if it were the Third Sacrament.
Singing with the Lutherans, Part 10
Keillor uses his article to reflect on other aspects of Lutheranism besides worship and singing. They are funny enough to include here, as well.Lutherans believe in miracles and even expect miracles, especially during their stewardship visitation programs or when passing the plate.
