Lutheran Spirit

“When it is all said in done, I just hope that I don't get in the way. I have spent my entire life trying to stay out of the way.” This was John Weber’s “about statement” on his Facebook page. The statement came out of his mouth a lot. For a big guy, getting out of the way… Read More

Care to take on a job where you only have to work when you say “yes” to a phone call or email. That’s the smallest of considerations but please know that our Lutheran Schools will be in need of kid-caring, Jesus-loving individuals who can serve as substitute teachers. Being a… Read More

I was talking with a school principal recently, who shared the following story that I need to share with you: This principal received a call from a mom of an alum recently who wanted to stop in and see them. The principal remembered her child as one that had at first struggled… Read More

COVID19 is ______________. There are plenty of descriptions that can be put into that blank... and none of them would be kind! COVID19 has ruined businesses, caused major upheavals in ways of life and challenged the very society that we have enjoyed. Families have experienced… Read More

April 5-12. Holy Week 2020. Do you remember it? We had just begun “hunkering down” responding to the authorities who were seeking to protect us from the dreaded COVID19 virus. There was a lot of fear. There was a lot of uncertainty. And we were stuck in our homes.As faithful… Read More

What reasons do you hear for lack of attending or lack of support of Lutheran schools? Too expensive? Too risky? Doesn’t address my child’s needs. Hypocritical. Not a priority. Just too hard to justify the cost. Parents who inquire of a Lutheran school or choose to leave a… Read More