I grew up in the belt buckle of the Bible belt. When I would tell classmates that I was Lutheran, they would look at me for a moment and then ask βIs that Christian?β When I became a pastor, I stayed in the South β moving to some of the most conservative areas in Texas. […]

Race & Faith Reading List
As I head out on my 2025 Mini-Sabbatical my desire to learn about Race and Faith in America has been shaped by the recent history of our country, my experiences in congregational ministry, and my own learning over the last several years. You can read more about my sabbatical here. In many ways, the current […]
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The Gospel is not a pat on the back for good people.
It is comfort for grieving people.
Hope for broken people.
Love for hated and lonely people.





