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Freedom from the Burden of Brokenness

July 5, 2020

Soul-sick weariness is the inevitable consequence of working so tirelessly in defense of a status quo that dehumanizes others and steals their breath. The easy yoke Jesus offers is work that exposes injustice, dismantles broken systems, and establishes true peace. … More Freedom from the Burden of Brokenness

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Pulling Back the Veil

August 14, 2016

When the truth is heard, it will set you free–but first it’s going to make you mad. … More Pulling Back the Veil

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Everyone Wants to Belong

July 17, 2016

When we build relationships across difference, we may be sowing seeds of belonging that will bear the fruit of reconciliation. … More Everyone Wants to Belong

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Christ’s Reign of Love

November 22, 2015

If Jesus were the kind of king the world is accustomed to, he would use violence to achieve his goals. But Jesus isn’t that kind of king. Rather than exercising power through violence, Jesus exercises power through love. … More Christ’s Reign of Love

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Facing the Truth, Repairing Our Hearts

August 30, 2015

I’m still not sure how I feel about yesterday’s protest at the State Fair. But I do know that the protest pushed me to look deeply into my own heart and confront the demons lurking inside … More Facing the Truth, Repairing Our Hearts

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The Rev. Javen Swanson serves as Associate Pastor at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota. … More

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