Daily Reflections
Meet Pastor Paul
Pastor Paul is a graduate of Luther College (’82) and Luther Seminary (’86).
Pastor Paul began his ministry at Immanuel Lutheran Church in September 2016. For thirty-five years he has served several congregations: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Aneta and Valley City in North Dakota, Forest Lake, Minnesota, and Isle, Minnesota. He and his wife, Brenda, reside in Saint Francis, Minnesota. They have three grown children and one grandchild. When he is not pastoring, he enjoys playing Pickleball and golf, working on stained glass, traveling and reading.
Matthew 20:17-28
Jesus teaches that those who are truly great in this life will give of themselves for the sake of the other.
Hebrews 13:20-21
The peace or shalom of God comes to us through Jesus Christ who makes us complete to do God’s will.
John 10:1-10
The voice of the Good Shepherd says that he has come that we may have life and have it abundantly.
Luke 15:1-7
Jesus shares with the scribes and Pharisees the Parable of the Lost Sheep to describe God’s love for the lost.
John 21:1-14
The risen Jesus appears to his disciples in the breaking of bread on the shore of the sea.
Mark 1:1-15
Mark writes in a certain style to get the word out immediately of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Luke 24:13-35
The two disciples who were on the road to Emmaus sat down with Jesus at the end of their journey together, and their eyes were opened when he broke bread with them.