THE THEFT OF IDENTITY The Rev. Brian E. Backstrand 3-9-14 For just as by the one man’s disobedience (that is Adam’s sin in the garden) the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. As we take the first steps … [Read more…]
THINKING ABOUT LOVE The Rev. Brian E. Backstrand 2-23-14 There is a Christian folk song, very popular during the 1970s, called ”We are One in the Spirit, We are One in the Lord” that concludes presumptuously “ And they’ll know we are Christians, by our love, by our love. Yes, they’ll know we are … [Read more…]
The Diocese of Milwaukee has a special relationship with one of 26 dioceses in the African nation of Tanzania, the diocese of Newala. Several individuals from our Diocese visited Newala, including our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Steven Miller. Our Diocese now has a special relationship with Newala in which Milwaukee and Newala are … [Read more…]
SALT The Rev. Brian E. Backstrand 2/9/14 A few years ago, I had an opportunity to go for a week of sailing down in Baha de California Sur, sailing out of La Paz. It was a memorable week made possible from … [Read more…]