The season of Advent often feels like you’re standing just at the edge of dawn. Have you ever been up in the morning for a sunrise? Then you know exactly what I’m talking about: The sky is still dim. The world is quiet. Yet there is just enough light on the horizon to tell you that morning … More Hope Refines
Jerry Buegler. Elmer Buegler. Gertrude Buegler. Grace Moody. Elliott Moody. Lyle Tjosaas. Carol Tjosaas. Phillip Moody. Charles Moody. Jim Campbell. Kimberly Devine-Johnson. Tom Hunstad. Matthias Meester. Robert Roubik. These are my names. The names of people, precious to me, who over the years I have lost. These are my names. You have your names. Your own list of people that you have known and loved, and who have died in faith. When … More For All the Saints
When I read the story of Jesus calming the storm, I can’t help but think about those disciples in that boat. Remember, this was not a luxury cruise ship with shuffleboard and a breakfast buffet. They were on a small boat…it would hold maybe 8 or 10 of them. Most of them were fishermen, sure, so … More When the Winds Won’t Quit
A response to the political violence in Minnesota Dear friends, The grief that washed over Minnesota yesterday cuts deep into the soul of our community. Yesterday, our state lost a remarkable leader: former House Speaker and current DFL caucus leader Melissa Hortman, along with her husband Mark, who were shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park home. … More Holding on to Hope:
Have you ever experienced a really good meal? I mean really good? A meal that stands out…a meal that you remember. We all know that a great meal…is not simply about the food……though having good food certainly helps. No, a great meal is much more than that. A great meal is good food…and, it is good people. I have a group … More One Meal at a Time
“Your kingdom come, your will be done. On Earth, as it is in heaven.” You know these words. You are familiar with these words. If you grew up in the church, you learned them…in fact, you were probably required to memorize them. And if you’ve been to worship at Trinity more than once, you may have noticed that here, … More Mind the Gap
Hello friends! First of all, thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you for being here. Thank you for deeply caring about the life of this congregation. Thank you for your time, your energy , your faithfulness, your generosity, and your commitment to the mission and ministry of this church. Trinity is not just a building; it is … More Pastor Todd’s Annual Report to the Congregation
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised.” Matthew 28:5-6 My very favorite TV show is “West Wing.” I love the story lines, I love the fast-paced writing and I love the characters. … More What’s Next?
Dear friends, As we enter the sacred season of Advent, we are invited to embrace a theme that resonates deeply with the yearnings of our hearts and the promise of our faith: “Those Who Dream.” Inspired by the opening lines of Psalm 126, “When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those … More Advent Dreams: Journeying with the Dreamers of Faith
Every weekday morning, our alarm goes off at 5:30am. After getting up, getting moving, tending to the dog and the cat, I head to the gym. I step onto the treadmill and look at my watch. It is almost always 6:01am as I press the “Start” button. (Or, 6:02am if I’m moving slowly.) I do … More Like Clockwork
Test Driving Theology 