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Water Always Wins
June 6, 1965, 57 years ago today, my parents brought me to the baptismal font at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis. There, they held me over the font … Continue reading Water Always Wins
Renew
Sabbatical Day 13 Do you not know? Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. … Continue reading Renew
The Currents are Strong
Sabbatical Day 12 This morning, Lori and I went on a hike to see some more of the area waterfalls. Then, this afternoon, we grabbed books and a couple of … Continue reading The Currents are Strong
Beauty Surrounds Us
Sabbatical Day 11 Lori and I are spending the week on Minnesota’s North Shore, about 25 minutes up Highway 61 from Two Harbors. It’s been a good week. We’ve had … Continue reading Beauty Surrounds Us
Freedom to Launch
I returned home on Saturday from a quick trip to Tacoma to see our oldest son, Nathan, and to help him to move out of his dorm. On Saturday morning, … Continue reading Freedom to Launch
Reclaiming Lament
Sabbatical – Day 3 “A lament or lamentation is a passionate expression of grief, often in music, poetry, or song form. The grief is most often born of regret, or mourning. Laments can also be expressed in a verbal manner in … Continue reading Reclaiming Lament
How Long?
Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I bear pain in my soul and have sorrow in my … Continue reading How Long?
A Time for Everything
Sabbatical Day 1 For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die; a time to … Continue reading A Time for Everything
Whisper in Their Ear
William Willimon, who is a retired bishop in the United Methodist Church, tells a great story about a friend of his who, in mid-life, decided that he wanted to learn … Continue reading Whisper in Their Ear
Christy Hanson to Serve as the new Trinity Preschool Director
Trinity has hired Christy Hanson to serve as the new Director of the Trinity Preschool. Christy Hanson is married to Scott and they have four children: Whitney, Max, Faith, and … Continue reading Christy Hanson to Serve as the new Trinity Preschool Director
The View from the Balcony
Dear friends, On May 23, I will begin a 12-week sabbatical. The focus of my sabbatical time away will be renewal, and study. Sabbaticals are a common practice in the world … Continue reading The View from the Balcony
Sheri Berg to Retire in August
After 16 years of faithful service, Sheri Berg has announced her intent to retire this August. For all of these years, Sheri has provided a steady presence, a kind, welcoming … Continue reading Sheri Berg to Retire in August
Test Driving Theology 