Tag: Politics
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A Better Direction
Greg Bovino, the Border Patrol Commander-at-Large, is no longer the “commander,” is leaving Minneapolis, and is returning to his previous duty station in California. (Source) A number of CBP agents in Minneapolis are also leaving. (Source) The chief federal judge in Minneapolis has ordered the head of ICE to appear and explain why he should Read more
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Another Morning After
After a federal agent murdered Renee Good I wrote about normalcy as resistance and making a pledge to normalcy. This morning, the morning after federal agents murdered Alex Pretti, I wrote this to myself: Lord,… Lord,… The silence shatters my words. I have no words. I can only remember and say their names. For Renee, Read more
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Making A Pledge To Normalcy
Late last Friday afternoon I went for a bike ride. I chased dirt roads through a neighborhood forest, spooked some deer, enjoyed cool weather, and kept an eye on the cloudy and darkening skies. My only goal was to get back to my truck before the sun set. It felt nice to be out and Read more
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Advent Truth
These words from The Rev. Allan Boesak may be familiar to you. Over the years I have often posted them during Advent. There is a timeless quality about them in the way they speak to the realities of our lives today and the world in every generation. This year, however, they feel and sound to Read more
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Taking The Gospel To Heart – A Sermon On Luke 6:27-38
Today’s gospel (Luke 6:27-38) is one of those texts that some say preaches itself. The text itself is the sermon. It’s even called the Sermon on the Plain in recognition that Jesus “stood on a level place” while preaching. I spoke about that level place in last Sunday’s sermon about blessings and woes. Jesus continues Read more
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Living Power Differently – A Sermon On John 18:33-37, Christ The King
Today is the Feast of Christ the King. Throughout history kings and kingdoms have at some level been associated with power. So today seems like a good day to reflect on power in our lives and world. Last week a woman came to my office seeking assistance. With tears in her eyes she said, “It’s Read more
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How Will You Vote? – A Sermon On Mark 10:35-45
As you may know, yesterday we elected the Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas to be the next Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas. Before we began the election Bishop Read reminded us that the election was not about one candidate winning and the others losing. It was not about choosing who we thought most Read more
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Doers of the Word, A Remedy For Tired Ears – A Sermon On James 1:17-27
“My ears are tired.” That’s what our older son, Brandon, said one day. “My ears are tired.” I don’t remember what had happened or if it was my words or someone else’s that had exhausted his ears, but I know exactly what he was talking about. Maybe you do too. Have you ever had tired Read more
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Don’t Just Vote, Choose Words Of Life – A Sermon On John 6:56-69
Does the bread of life ever give you indigestion? Have Jesus’ words of life ever soured and upset your stomach? When has that happened to you and what was it about? What words, ideas, or teachings of Jesus are more than you can stomach? I think that’s a part of what’s happening in today’s gospel Read more
Interrupting the Silence 