by David Veum | Faith & Fellowship magazine
I have tested positive for the virus—not the one being monitored by the CDC, but a genetic virus. It is spread from person-to-person, but tracing is not necessary. I know where I got it. I received it from my parents; I gave it to my children. I have a sin nature. Dr....
by David Veum | identity Blog
I had driven to the campus one morning but turned around and drove home without even going to class. I blew off my parents’ concerned questions and headed for my room. They followed and found me lying with my face buried in my pillow. After more of their questions...
by David Veum | Faith & Fellowship magazine, Lutheran Brethren Seminary, North American Mission
Moriah Juhl Moriah grew up on the mission field in Kenya with her parents, Rev. John and Tammy Juhl. She graduated from Juhl International Academy in 2011 and received a Bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Jamestown, North Dakota in 2014. Prior to...
by David Veum | Faith & Fellowship magazine, Lutheran Brethren Seminary
When I was ten years old, our Sunday School leader told us a story about a lamb. Harold had just learned of his mother’s death and he wanted to tell us of a very important experience he had with her. He began, “How many of you have a puppy or a kitty?” We raised our...
by David Veum | Faith & Fellowship magazine, Lutheran Brethren Seminary
I am so grateful to my home congregation for sending me to seminary. Harold Revne, an elder in Bethesda, told me, “David, it’s time for you to go to get better prepared for ministry. And we’ll pay the tuition.” That’s just what they did. They set up a scholarship fund...
