Those of us who go through the world with a high degree of privilege are often quick to call for unity and civility without acknowledging the need for reparations. We cannot have unity without repairing the harm that has been done. “No justice, no peace.” … More Unity, but with Justice
Luther left no shortage of writings for future generations to study and ponder, but one piece that seems especially appropriate for our consideration this year is his essay, “Whether One May Flee from a Deadly Plague.” … More Martin Luther on the Plague
What if Jesus really believes that everything belongs to God, and so when he says, “Give to the emperor what is the emperor’s, and give to God what is God’s,” what he actually means is, “Give to the emperor nothing, because everything belongs to God”? … More Render unto Caesar Nothing
These ballots are our powerful ticket to a better future. So vote with me. We make Minnesota better off together. … More #VoteWithMe
God’s extravagant grace is deeply offensive until we realize that sometimes we are the Ninevites who have been spared God’s wrath, that we are the ones who had been standing around until evening and only worked a few hours but still got a full day’s wage. Sometimes we are the ones the world deems unworthy yet somehow still receive mercy. God’s grace extends even to us. … More God’s Extravagant Generosity
