I recently had the privilege of preaching at Western Theological Seminary on the second day of the new academic year. The lectionary text was James

In the Twin Cities, it is fair time, and Minnesotans are proud of their state fair. I’m told it’s second in size  only to the

Christian clichés elicit strong reactions in my household. First comes the eye rolling, which I chalk up to the inevitable effects of seven years of

Not too long ago I experimented with an outside-of-the-box social media post—or at least outside of my typical posts. I added my name to a

In recent weeks, I’ve been reading a lot about wisdom, and longing for more of it in my life. Wisdom provides a robust biblical and

In the past, I’ve tried to read Ecclesiastes, but I’ve not gotten beyond a few select portions of the text. And I have the Mamas

In recent weeks, I’ve suggested that church leaders who are committed to the principles of compassionate communication, who are trained in its basic skills, and

Recently I was introduced to the Institute for Congregational Trauma and Growth, an organization that provides resources, networking, and education for communities of faith that