I’ve decided that I want to be one of those old guys who say wise things.  Can I actually plan to do this?  I wonder if there is “wise sayings for old guys” training at some point in life.  You’re about 67 years old and these guys in grab you and bring to a dark, … More Wise Old Guy

I was just thinking yesterday about all of the little things that pass me by each day, which I take for granted.  You know the situations or happenings that could really brighten our day, even our week, if we had the sense to look outside of our narrow, daily grind to see them?  Each of … More Top 3 Things We Easily Dismiss

Have you ever moved away from pretty much everything you’ve ever known?  Have you ever had to “start over”?  There are many definitions and specific situations which could relate to these questions.  I’m referring to primarily the social aspect of life.  Your parents may have moved for a job, you went to live with relatives, … More Community

Many churches and Christians I believe struggle and have always struggled with evangelism.  I believe it’s one of the hardest things for us to do.  I think it’s even harder than believing that a virgin could conceive a baby who is 100% man and 100%, grow to lead people with a perfect life, die on … More Fear

I was just talking to someone about how I’m so excited to finally get our house together soon and get our “stuff” out of storage.  We’ve had everything we own (practically…except for 2 car loads) in 2 storage units across town for the last 3 months.  I started thinking about that…   For 1/4 of a … More stuff…

I’m only 27, but I hear that phrase used from people my age to the baby boomers who will supposedly turn retirement upside down as we know it.  What is this euphorian place where all your dreams come true?  Where if I put aside 15% or so of my yearly income I’ll gain the stock … More In retirement I’ll…

We decided to make a blog about our adventure in CA starting this summer!  If you want to see what we’re up to, check it out often!   It’s called MN + TX = CA

I’m not talking about romantic love, junior high googly eye love or even a love for a son or daughter. I’m talking about Christ’s unconditional, relational love that He asks us to share with others.  Other than believing in Christ as your Savior, I believe that our Call is to Love.  Love others, care for … More Love.

Recently I was standing in the gym waiting for my 7th graders to get picked up when a kindergartener walked over to me from her line…  She said, “Mr.Gehrke, guess what?”  I respond appropriately, knowing this could be anything, by saying, “What?”  She says, “You look cute in that.  Bye!”  Did a 6 year old … More Kiddie Compliment

I haven’t really blogged about the process, but some of you may know that 3 weeks ago I received a call to Modesto, CA to be the K-8 music teacher and contemporary worship director at Grace Lutheran.  This was an incredibly prayerful time with God and my wife.  We desperately sought God’s peace every moment … More California here we come!