You are Favored
I’ve read these scripture passages, probably hundreds of times. This week, I noticed something new. This week, I noticed that when the angel Gabriel spoke to Mary, to tell her about her … Continue reading You are Favored
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Way Off the Map
In his great book on adaptive leadership, “Canoeing the Mountains,” Tod Bolsinger tells the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In August of 1805, Captain Meriwether Lewis stood at … Continue reading Way Off the Map
It Might Be Time to Build Some New Habits
This has been hard. I know this to be true. Since mid-March, we have struggled with COVID, with a deepening racial divide and with a toxic election. And so much … Continue reading It Might Be Time to Build Some New Habits
Trinity Suspends In-Person Worship
Dear friends, This is not a note I’d hoped to be writing to you. Trinity has made the difficult decision to again suspend in-person worship, effective immediately. There are three … Continue reading Trinity Suspends In-Person Worship
Don’t Skip Past the Waiting
I am an impatient person. When I spot something I want, I want it right now. If there is an idea that I think is great, I want to implement … Continue reading Don’t Skip Past the Waiting
A Dog’s Life
This is our dog’s favorite position. While Kennedy does enjoy walks, car rides and the occasional opportunity to bark at and chase squirrels, deer and rabbits, we will often walk … Continue reading A Dog’s Life
Light in the Darkness
“By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of … Continue reading Light in the Darkness
The Nativity Dilemma
This weekend, as the season of Advent begins, Trinity is starting a 4-week sermon series called “The Nativity Dilemma.” Each sermon is going to begin with a drama, acted out … Continue reading The Nativity Dilemma
Christmas as Protest
This weekend, I attended Christmas in Christ Chapel, the annual worship service and concert at Gustavus Adolphus College. Over 350 student musicians presented performed beautiful music around the theme Ubuntu … Continue reading Christmas as Protest
Reclaiming Repentance
Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the child of God for whom we await! Amen. We all have moments that we’d like to take … Continue reading Reclaiming Repentance
Cradle of Light
We have visions in our mind of what the seasons of Advent and Christmas “look like.” When I think Christmas, I think of it as a cold and dark evening. … Continue reading Cradle of Light
That Awkward In-Between Time
“That Awkward In-Between Time” Luke 21:25-36 Todd Buegler November 28-29, 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the Son of God … Continue reading That Awkward In-Between Time
Test Driving Theology 