The congregation I serve is having a celebration on May 5 -- which quickly became Cinco de Mayo themed. Living and ministering here in Texas, the influence of Hispanic and Latin American culture is hard to miss. And at the same time, it has been far too common for us with European roots to demean … [Read more...]
Speaking of God: Pronouns
In the congregation where I serve and on our live stream, some have noticed that we use a wide variety of language for God. For those who are not used to the fullness of the imagery of God, this practice can raise some questions. The Gender of God Most of us grew up with language of God that was … [Read more...]
Reformation Remembrance
Another year and Reformation Sunday has come and gone - and with it the ongoing debate of whether or not we should commemorate, celebrate, or grieve the events of the Reformation. The Dilemma of Memory On the one hand, there are those who say we should celebrate all things Luther and Lutheran on … [Read more...]
Forgiveness, Responsibility, and Reconciliation
As happens every so often, forgiveness is in the news today as the family of victims of violence offered forgiveness to the perpetrator. Stories like this pop up every so often - this is not so much about the particulars as it is about the relationship between these words that get played out in … [Read more...]
