John Bortulin

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John Bortulin

John Bortulin is a Lutheran pastor, a husband to Sarah, and a dad to five fantastic daughters. Together they enjoy time in gyms and on ballfields, traveling, laughs, and an occasional week at the family cottage. In addition to serving a loving and patient parish, John serves the broader church in the areas of worship, missions, and ministerial education.

The Thin Line

05/12/23

7 mins

John Bortulin

May you believe, in this thin-line world, that this Jesus is for you, not against you.
Advent Rest

12/13/22

8 mins

John Bortulin

O weary ones, O long-time waiting and watching ones, O ones who are late to the game, he is your rest this busy season, and always.
I Kind of Like It

04/21/22

7 mins

John Bortulin

While so much remains the same week after week, the past years have taught me how much changes. And I kind of like it.
- Communion of Saints
- Ministry of the Church
The Lord’s Crumbs

03/28/22

8 mins

John Bortulin

When you are stripped down to nothing, desperate, lowly, you will again know what she knows: the crumbs are enough, Jesus is enough, for you.
Palm Sunday: This Week is For You

03/27/21

6 mins

John Bortulin

For the God-man goes from borrowed donkey to borrowed upper room to borrowed cross and borrowed tomb. For you.
Thankful for the Joy of People

03/06/21

8 mins

John Bortulin

In schools and on barstools and in delis and where two or three gather, your Savior turns you loose to encounter those who are delightful and loveable.

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The Thin Line

Advent Rest

I Kind of Like It

The Lord’s Crumbs

Palm Sunday: This Week is For You

Thankful for the Joy of People

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