A Holy Conversation

It was truly great to be with the saints up north (Fairgrove Michigan) for “A Holy Conversation” and to celebrate with Grace Lutheran Church and Pastor Haller their 75th anniversary. Here are some pics, though somehow I didn’t get one with Pr. Haller. He’ll have to send me the one the photographer did after the service:

One thing I definitely decided though: I’m finishing my commitments through next year and then I really and truly am DONE with the public speaking gigs. So, since I’m driving to three of the next ones, I have will only have to take an airplane for this one more time: out to Wyoming in August. If it’s local, I still may consider doing it (planning on something for Sem wives in early 2026), but aside from that, no go. I appreciate the opportunities I’ve had to go around the country and teach (well, also down to Dominican Republic!); I treasure the folks I’ve gotten to know, but for my own sanity, that stage of my life draws to an end next August. This year I’ve travelled to Colorado, Minneapolis, Chicago, Little Rock, Cullman AL and this last trip to Fairgrove. Meanwhile, the writing and recording of podcasts doesn’t stop, nor does the filling in for various services at St. Paul’s. Thus, the answer for future speaking invitations is “no” if it’s not in the immediate vicinity (as in, no overnights).