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Questions Jesus Asks
The very first person who knew that Lori and I were engaged was the sound guy at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. It is true. It was Memorial Day weekend, 1994, and … Continue reading Questions Jesus Asks
Brenda Jensen Stepping Down as Preschool Director
Dear friends, Brenda Jensen, who has served faithfully as the Director of the Trinity Preschool will be stepping down from her position at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. … Continue reading Brenda Jensen Stepping Down as Preschool Director
Peace
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave … Continue reading Peace
Them and Us
If you drive along Minnesota’s north shore, 30-40 minutes up highway 61 past Duluth, you will come to the lovely little town of Two Harbors. When you get to Two Harbors, … Continue reading Them and Us
Thank You and Godspeed Pastor Cindy!
On September 28, Pastor Cindy completed her work as a visitation pastor at Trinity. In addition to her part-time work at Trinity, she has also worked for two years for … Continue reading Thank You and Godspeed Pastor Cindy!
The Habit of the Word
There are some noises that drive me kind of crazy. I’m sure the same is true for you as well. Fingernails on a chalkboard. I hate that. Our dog, barking at 2 … Continue reading The Habit of the Word
Muscle Memory
I have four words for you which either should either strike terror in your hearts, or make you laugh. Are you ready? Ok: here they are: I went axe throwing. Yes, it’s true. For … Continue reading Muscle Memory
Critical Race Theory: Nothing to Fear
I only remember having one conversation with my father about race. When his enlistment in the United States Marine Corps was complete, he returned home to Minneapolis, found work, and … Continue reading Critical Race Theory: Nothing to Fear
The Problem of the Heart
I recently read about an art museum that was having trouble keeping its guests from touching, and damaging, its priceless works of art. The paintings and sculptures that were on … Continue reading The Problem of the Heart
Remember the Why
Several years ago, the youth group from the congregation I was serving was on a Habitat for Humanity work site in Louisville, Kentucky. We were working on a home for a … Continue reading Remember the Why
A Place at the Table
Have you ever experienced really, really, really amazing hospitality? The kind of hospitality where you knowdeep in your soul, that you are welcome? The kind of hospitality where you don’t have to worry … Continue reading A Place at the Table
A Change in Perspective
In the spring of 2014, our family was living in Maple Grove, when I was in the call process to become the pastor here at Trinity. Shortly after the call process … Continue reading A Change in Perspective
Choose to Trust
Our community is built on trust. We trust that our neighbors are going to look out for us. We trust that when our light at the intersection turns green, the … Continue reading Choose to Trust
Test Driving Theology 