truth and reconciliation
I read a post earlier today that dives into the words Bree Newsome said as she was arrested this weekend: The Lord is my light and…
forgiveness
Plural Pronouns and Prayers
Yesterday, our family was boating on the Cedar River and we pulled into this little cove we like to visit. Often, in the summer, it…
Them, Too!
When I was looking at seminaries, two of my top schools were in Chicago right across the street from one another in the Hyde Park…
Rules for a Global Church
For the past five weeks, we have used the visual reminder of small rocks like this one to help us live into our scriptures. We…
Justice, Kindness, and Mercy
As we began worship today, we sat for a bit with images that reminded us of the story of the prodigal son, or daughter in…
Over and Over and Over Again
Earlier this week, I was tired and worn out, and I kept being lazy and forgetting all kinds of things. I didn’t put the dishes…
Confrontations
[Wild west whistle] We know how the story goes. High noon. Hot dusty street. People hiding on porches and behind closed windows. Good Guy meets…
Turning the Other Cheek and the American Justice System
Yesterday, the Tuesday morning small group at my church had an interesting conversation. Is it possible or practical to follow the commands of Jesus in the…