Category Archives: Ministry

Interruptions

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Bob Bjerkaas

The longer I have studied the gospels, the more intrigued I have become by the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.  A fair bit of conviction accompanies that intrigue as well. As the summer months begin in earnest, and our … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Clubs and Deacon Boards

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Bob Bjerkaas

On the weekend of our friend Jake’s funeral, we got to know a group of men called the Michigan Dressers.  For those of us who are not initiated into the world of motorcycle clubs, the name seems odd.  But to … Continue reading →

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When Jesus Says No

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Bob Bjerkaas

I loved those old Southwest Airlines commercials that had the tag line, “Wanna get away?” The commercials all featured someone who got themselves into an awkward or humiliating situation and for a moment you share with the ad’s protagonist a … Continue reading →

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Some Mother’s Child

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Bob Bjerkaas

This morning did not go as planned.  We knew it would be a tough one – our daughter (who inherited her dear old Dad’s fear of needles and doctor’s offices) was scheduled to get her impacted wisdom teeth removed at … Continue reading →

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A Strange Tree: the Life of the Righteous

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Bob Bjerkaas

“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon.” Psalm 92:12 All analogies break down.  Perhaps you have heard that before.  This bit of common sense suggests that nothing is “exactly” like anything … Continue reading →

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Chevelle vs. Fire Truck – Another Day of Ministry

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Bob Bjerkaas

I had completed my morning pastoral routines and had ten or fifteen minutes before a lunch appointment.  Have you ever been in a situation where you have a couple of minutes of time to redeem but don’t want to start … Continue reading →

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