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Sin Boldly, Dare Greatly

November 19, 2017

There is too much pain and sorrow in the world for us to bury love in the ground and sit on our hands. So take a risk. Bravely enter the arena, and find a way to return twofold the love you’ve received. … More Sin Boldly, Dare Greatly

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The Ten Commandments: Brokenness, Vulnerability, and Grace

March 8, 2017

Confronting our brokenness and coming to grips with our imperfection is the only way we can experience grace. … More The Ten Commandments: Brokenness, Vulnerability, and Grace

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Sinning Boldly: On the Killing of Osama bin Laden

May 2, 2011

Love of neighbor may well have justified the killing of Osama bin Laden. But let us call it what it is: an act of sin for which we must ask forgiveness … More Sinning Boldly: On the Killing of Osama bin Laden

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The Rev. Javen Swanson (he/him/his) serves as Associate Pastor at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota. … More

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