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October 2022

October 10, 2022

Be Persistent! Wrestling a Blessing for Eco-Justice: Genesis 32, Luke 18

Can we wrestle a blessing from our struggles for environmental justice? Two stories from Scripture...

August 2022

August 29, 2022

Choose Life for Earth, Choose Earth for Life — Deuteronomy 30:15-20

What does it mean to “choose life” in an age of eco-cide? In Deut. 30:15-20,...

August 23, 2022

From a Moment to a Movement: Rev. Nelson Rabell’s Saga and the ELCA Churchwide Assembly

The moment when Rev. Nelson Rabell’s congregation stood up against an abusive ecclesial system has...

August 18, 2022

The ELCA Apology to Iglesia Luterana Santa María Peregrina: What Have We Learned?

A Lesson in How to Respond to an Insufficient Apology. The congregation of Iglesia Luterana...

August 02, 2022

ECO-WEDDING LITURGY: Ideas for a Creation-Centered Wedding

Looking to design an eco-wedding liturgy? Here are ideas for Creation-centered wedding vows, ring blessings,...

July 2022

July 30, 2022

White Fragility in the ELCA: 5 Things We Can Do About It

A 2021 clergy survey indicates that White Fragility in the ELCA is muzzling Lutheran preachers....

July 22, 2022

Unraveling Rohrer’s Big Lie: New Report about Rev. Nelson Rabell

A new report reveals that the story about "dozens" of accusers against Rev. Nelson Rabell...

July 11, 2022

Honoring and Protecting the Oaks of Mamre: Genesis 18:1-10a

Here are ideas for reading and preaching Genesis 18:1-10a, the story of Abraham’s hospitality under...

June 2022

June 13, 2022

The Volcanic Warning – and Promise – of Micah 1:1-7, 2:12-13

What can we learn from the prophet Micah and his "volcanic" warnings - and promise...

June 08, 2022

Rohrer Resigned; Justice for Rev. Nelson Rabell González Still Needed

Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer resigned as Bishop. How did we get here? And where do things stand...

June 03, 2022

Bishop Rohrer Threatened Latina Child, ‘Racist Verbal Assault’: ELCA Listening Team Report

The ELCA's Listening Team Report gives plenty of evidence that Bishop Eaton needed to bring...

May 2022

May 31, 2022

Pentecost & the Divine Purpose of Diversity: Genesis 11, Acts 2

Pentecost shows us that God loves diversity! So we should cultivate and celebrate diversity in...

May 28, 2022

The ELCA’s Whiteness Protection Program: Bishop Eaton and Bishop Rohrer

Bishop Eaton refuses to bring disciplinary charges against Bishop Rohrer. Welcome to the ELCA's Whiteness...

May 24, 2022

Justice for Creation is Justice for People: Psalm 97

Ideas for reading and preaching Psalm 97 with an eye toward environmental justice and human...

May 23, 2022

Bishop William Gohl: Bishop Megan Rohrer’s Actions Warrant Discipline, Removal

If ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton fails to act, Bishop William Gohl will join Latiné bishops...

May 16, 2022

Bishop Megan Rohrer Doubles Down on Abuse of Power with “Wellness Checks”

With their plan for clergy "wellness checks," Bishop Rohrer continues to double down on their...

May 09, 2022

A New Heaven and a New Earth? Revelation 21:1-6

Ideas for reading and preaching about “a new heaven and earth” in Revelation 21:1-6 using...

April 2022

April 19, 2022

The Corporate Captivity of the ELCA

Martin Luther critiqued the powers of his time in The Babylonian Captivity of the Church....

April 06, 2022

Maundy Thursday and Passover: A Holy Eco-Connection

Here are ideas for reading and preaching Exodus 12:1-14 connecting Maundy Thursday and Passover from...

March 2022

March 31, 2022

Remove Bishop Megan Rohrer? Follow the Pattern, Follow the Money

As ELCA weighs whether to remove Bishop Megan Rohrer, court documents reveal problems began long...

March 14, 2022

Bishop Rohrer and Rev. Rabell-González: The ELCA’s Double, Triple Standard

ELCA Presiding Bishop convenes “listening panel” to review actions of Bishop Megan Rohrer. But a...

March 08, 2022

Undo the Folded Lie: A Prayer for Preachers

This prayer for preachers is based on a line from a W.H. Auden poem. "All...

March 07, 2022

Stars and Baby Chicks: God’s Promises in Genesis 15 and Luke 13

From the vastness of the cosmos to the tiny, vulnerable chicks, God’s promises both assure...

February 2022

February 28, 2022

Resisting Malignant Power: What the Temptation of Jesus Teaches Us

The story of the Temptation of Jesus in Luke 4:1-15 equips us for resisting malignant...

February 20, 2022

Accusations and Racist False Flags: Rev. Nelson’s Saga is not Unique

It’s important to understand the saga of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González in the context of racist...

February 19, 2022

Sierra Pacific Synod Attacks Rev. Nelson – and Indicts Itself

The Sierra Pacific Synod issued a statement maligning Rev. Nelson. But if we apply basic...

February 15, 2022

Beware of Wolves in Shepherds’ Clothing — Jeremiah 23:1-4

Beware of Wolves in Shepherds’ Clothing is a sermon I preached to ministry students in...

February 12, 2022

6 Reasons Why Rev. Nelson Rabell-González was Denied Due Process

Rev. Nelson Rabell-González was denied due process when he was removed from the roster of...

February 10, 2022

Rev. Nelson Removed from ELCA Rostered Ministry. Now What?

Why was Rev. Nelson removed from the ELCA’s rostered ministry? And what are next steps...

February 06, 2022

A Blessed Ecosystem of Faith: Psalm 1, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Create an ecosystem of faith! Both the psalmist and Jeremiah urge us to root ourselves...