Foundation
What goes in to making up a person? I’m not talking about the biology here…the DNA, chromosomes, and cells. I’m talking about who you are. I’m talking about a person’s spirit, their personality, their faith, … Continue reading Foundation
Category: Sermons
I See You
A few years ago, I was a part of the team of folks that helped to put together the racial reconciliation roundtables that took place at the Owatonna Middle School … Continue reading I See You
God’s Vision for Trinity
A question I wonder about a lot is: “When God imagines Trinity in the days to come, what does God see?” Our leadership has spent a lot of time thinking…and praying about … Continue reading God’s Vision for Trinity
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
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
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
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
You’re Going to Need a Bigger Box
This week, we’re continuing our 8-week sermon series called “Truths Along the Way.” Our series is focusing on the truths Jesus taught through the parables. In today’s Gospel reading, you may … Continue reading You’re Going to Need a Bigger Box
The God who Waits
Mark was a functioning alcoholic who I met when I was doing my student chaplaincy at a treatment center in the Twin Cities. A “functioning alcoholic” is someone who is addicted … Continue reading The God who Waits
A Letter to my Son at his Graduation
Today is the Festival of Pentecost. It is the day that we remember and celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, which comes to all of God’s people in the waters … Continue reading A Letter to my Son at his Graduation
Test Driving Theology 