Tomorrow at my congregation, Grace Lutheran on the East Side of Saint Paul, we will gather to pray for our state and nation following the elections. Please join us – in person, or in spirit. Morning Prayer On the Occasion of Local, State, and National Elections Wednesday, November 7, 10am Grace Lutheran Church, Saint Paul, MNContinue reading “Morning Prayer Following the Elections”
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I got a MN drivers license – and voted – without any proof of living here
But Voter ID is a bad fix to a legitimate problem. Shortly after moving to Minnesota last August, I got a drivers license and registered to vote without ever showing any proof of residency. I didn't have to present a utility bill sent to my address in my name. I didn't have to show aContinue reading “I got a MN drivers license – and voted – without any proof of living here”
God is Doing a New Thing
Baptism of our LordIsaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17Sunday, January 9, 2011Preached on the day following the shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Baptism of our Lord – Year A 2011 A few months ago, when comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert held a rally on the Mall, a lot of people dismissed their efforts asContinue reading “God is Doing a New Thing”
The Blessed and Holy Task of Being God’s People (Lectionary 14, Year C)
Lectionary 14 (Sixth Sunday after Pentecost)Luke 10:1-11, 16-20July 4th, 2010 Grace to you and peace, from the one who is, who was, and who is to come. Amen. I went back home to Philadelphia last week for five days with my kids.I went to a baseball game to see my beloved Phillies play – theyContinue reading “The Blessed and Holy Task of Being God’s People (Lectionary 14, Year C)”
The Lutheran Zephyr 