Category Archives: Faith from the Average Person

What Not to Wear? I’m sure we have all heard of the program on TLC, “What Not To Ware.” The idea of the show is to have two fashion people re-dress someone, so they look good instead of looking like … Continue reading →

This will not be a normal blog post, but it has been weighing on my mind for some time now. When I started this blog site, I knew it would really be an open diary. This diary would show my … Continue reading →

Rubber Gloves and a Sponge I had the opportunity to attend a clergy spouses retreat. I didn’t know what to expect really.  I have been to Synod retreats and I found those to be “boring”. But then again that’s to … Continue reading →

“Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase! Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze It means no worries for the rest of your days It’s our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata!” (Movie: “The Lion King”) Ah the magic of Disney. Walt Disney had a … Continue reading →

Happy New Year 2016 Time really flies. I remember my mother once telling me, “Once you have kids, time goes so fast”. It’s funny really. We all have the same 24 hours in a day or 1440 minutes. Some days … Continue reading →

Philippians 4:13The Voice (VOICE)13 I can be content in any and every situation through the Anointed One who is my power and strength. Serving God is not easy. Just because you choose to serve him, doesn’t mean your life is … Continue reading →

Ordination day On Saturday 10/18/2015, Doug was officially ordained into the Ministry of word and Sacrament, within the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America), At First English Lutheran Church, Platteville WI. He worked long and hard for that day, and … Continue reading →

Well it’s official. The Dill’s have decided to join the community of the elusive Sasquatch. What???? No we have not lost our minds. Although living in limbo can do that to a person. We hear the Northwood’s is a great … Continue reading →

Alas Doug is still waiting; to recap here is where Doug and the family stand.February: Doug was assigned to region 5. This encompasses Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and the UP. March: Doug was assigned to the East Central Synod in WI. … Continue reading →

*Disclaimer, please be advise this is a long one. Everyone who reads this blog is aware of the stress and anxiety I have had over the last several months/years. The most recent event in my life, took me to a … Continue reading →