It is horrible, and my heart breaks. George Floyd was restrained. He wasn’t fighting or resisting. In fact, he was begging “please.” Watching the video, I can think of no scenario where this response by the police officer could be justified. It is horrible, and my heart breaks. A beautifully spirited young woman in my … More Race, Violence and George Floyd
Note: Because of the storm today, no regular worship services took place at Trinity. The sermon was given during an online mini-worship and devotion. The video of this can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/tlcowatonna/videos/150318269244805/ In 1998, the Los Angeles Times ran a story about a man named Eli Estrada. Eli was a young entrepreneur, who was … More Y H T K W G D B Y C D W J W D
This article is reprinted from the Owatonna People’s Press, November 8, 2014. A week ago Sunday night, I received a phone call that police and fire units had arrived at Trinity Lutheran Church and were beginning the process of putting out a small fire that had ignited in the attic above our education wing. While the fire … More When A Community Comes Together
Test Driving Theology 