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September 2026

September 09, 2026

Workers in the Vineyard: Sermon Ideas for Matt. 20:1-16

Explore Matt. 20:1–16, the workers in the vineyard, through an ecological lens to confront exploitation—and...

February 2026

February 17, 2026

Resist Ethnocentrism & Christian Nationalism in Lent: Gen 12

Genesis 12:1-4a can help us counter the ethnocentrism of Christian nationalism in Lent while supporting...

January 2026

January 28, 2026

Clergy, Prepare for ICE: Guidance from Minnesota Pastors

Minnesota pastors urge U.S. clergy to prepare now for ICE incursions. Their wisdom and experience...

January 10, 2026

The Murder of Renee Good is an Apocalyptic Moment

The murder of Renee Good is an apocalyptic moment revealing difficult truths for white American...

December 2025

December 23, 2025

Preaching Immigration, Christian Nationalism, and Democracy

Preaching about immigration, Christian Nationalism, and democracy were among the top priorities for mainline ministers...

January 2025

January 28, 2025

Immigration Ministry – 8 Things Churches Should Do in 2025

Immigration ministry in 2025 has changed drastically since the inauguration. Here’s a list of 8...

September 2024

September 16, 2024

Haitian Immigrants “Eating Dogs”? Trump’s Hidden Message

If you laughed at Trump’s racist claim that Haitian immigrants are “eating the dogs,” then...

September 08, 2021

Latinxs, the Bible, and Migration: Book Review

Latinxs, the Bible, and Migration is a groundbreaking, border-crossing collection of essays by scholars that...

April 2021

April 25, 2021

Climate Migration: How Should the Church Respond?

Climate migration connects the stories of Jacob, Joseph, Jesus, Jorge and Rodrigo. How should Christians...

January 2020

January 01, 2020

December 2019

December 31, 2019

The #1 Post That Never Should Have Been Written – Pastor Betty Rendón Deportation

My piece on Pastor Betty Rendón was the #1 post on Patheos for 2019. It...

December 29, 2019

The Slaughter of the Holy Innocents – Don’t Look Away

We would like to avoid the story about the Slaughter of the Holy Innocents. But here...

December 17, 2019

Water in the Desert – Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-11

I asked people in the congregation to share where they noticed God's work in the...

August 2019

August 25, 2019

We’re a Sanctuary Church, ELCA – Now What? An Invitation to Dialogue

The ELCA is now a 'sanctuary denomination.' This is a good time for dialogue about...

May 2019

May 26, 2019

Pastor Betty Rendón is Slated for Deportation – Why This is Crossing a Line

The arrest and planned deportation of Pastor Betty Rendón is immoral and unmerciful. Whether you...

May 20, 2019

When God Breaks the Law: Immigration, Asylum & Pastor Betty Rendón

The ICE arrest of Pastor Betty Rendón has created a polarizing debate about immigration laws....

May 16, 2019

Trump’s ICE Targets Lutheran Minister, Betty Rendón

Betty Rendón, a Lutheran minister, was arrested along with her family when ICE agents raided...

June 2018

June 24, 2018

What Child Would Jesus Cage? Christians Join Rally for Protecting Immigrant Families

What child would Jesus cage? For our seminary students, the rally for immigrant families was...

June 19, 2018

Is the Methodist Church Right to Condemn Jeff Sessions?

Hundreds of United Methodist clergy and church members signed a letter bringing church law charges against...

May 2018

May 18, 2018

Mr. Trump, Here’s What’s Wrong with Calling People ‘Animals’

'These aren't people. These are animals,' said Trump. So what's wrong with calling people 'animals'?...

September 2017

September 26, 2017

Shoes in the Vineyard: Immigration and Jesus’ Parable

How Jesus' parable about the workers in the vineyard has shaped my perspective about immigration,...