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American Roulette

American Roulette

An eclectic group of authors spent six months collaborating on American Roulette, a blockbuster novel full of tension, dread, and anguish.

2023

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What I pray for

Every Wednesday afternoon, I head down to the medical outreach waiting area with this sign. It says “Free Prayers.” I have learned during…

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What I pray for

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Stroll through Scripture for February 9, 2025

Based on Luke 7:1–17

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4d ago

A house built with rot falls s

A house built with rotting materials cannot stand.

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5d ago

Two ways to greatness — Improvement and Diminishment

When I was in school a D was considered barely passing. You’d get a D if your grade on a test or assignment was 65%-69%. It wasn’t failing…

Jan 30

Jan 30

Stroll through Scripture for February 2, 2025

Based on Luke 6:1–16

Jan 29

Jan 29

The Arena

One of the speeches that has inspired me over the years is Theodore Roosevelt’s “The Man in the Arena” speech from 1910. Here’s the most…

Jan 24

Jan 24

Who knew mercy was nasty?

We shouldn’t be surprised about people defending the president’s rant and demand for an apology from Bishop Budde for the proclamation and…

Jan 23

Jan 23

2 Degrees

I’m not talking about small changes leading to bigger improvements as in 1 degree of change each day. Those are fine and have their place…

Jan 21

2 Degrees

Jan 21

Reflection for Jan. 20, 2025

It’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. A day dedicated to the memory of a man who fought injustice and strove for civil rights for people who…

Jan 20

Jan 20

Stroll through Scripture for January 19, 2025

Based on Luke 4:14–30

Jan 15

Jan 15

Pastor Matthew Best

Pastor Matthew Best

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My name is Matthew Best. I’m an ELCA (Lutheran) pastor who attempts to translate church and churchy stuff into everyday language.

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