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October 2026

October 05, 2026

“Render Unto Caesar”: Faith, Politics, and Elections

Jesus’ famous line, “Render unto Caesar,” isn’t just about taxes. It’s a radical challenge to...

April 2025

April 02, 2025

8 Lessons for Preachers from Cory Booker, Historic Speech

Preachers can learn important lessons from Senator Cory Booker and his speech that made history...

March 2025

March 11, 2025

Their God is Their Gullet: Philippians 3:17-4:1

Their god is their gullet; their gullet is their god. What Philippians 3:12-4:1 teaches about...

March 07, 2025

Trump Comes for the Trees: A Furious, Faithful Lament

Trump comes for the trees by ordering the ecocide of 280 million acres of forests....

February 2025

February 19, 2025

ELCA is Obeying in Advance in Its Capitulation to Trump

The ELCA is obeying in advance by refusing to join a multifaith lawsuit defending churches...

February 12, 2025

5 Tips for Clergy to Survive the Riptide of Trump 2.0

Ministry since the inauguration has felt like a riptide for many clergy. Here are five...

February 04, 2025

How to Love Your Enemies, Even Fascists & Tech Bro Oligarchs

“Love your enemies” sounds naïve when dealing with fascists, tech bros & oligarchs. But this...

February 02, 2025

Do Not Be Overcome by Evil: Biblical Wisdom When Attacked

Paul of Tarsus told the early Christians, “Do not be overcome by evil.” How can...

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...

January 25, 2025

11 Lessons for Preachers from Bishop Budde’s Sermon

Bishop Budde’s sermon for the Inauguration Prayer Service models effective prophetic preaching. Let’s break it...

October 2024

October 05, 2024

Are People Quiet Quitting Trump?

Are the never-ending lies, crimes, scandals, hateful rhetoric, and Project 2025 leading to people quiet...

July 2024

July 09, 2024

3 New Testament Messages for Resisting Autocracy

Did you know that churches assisted in efforts to overthrow autocracy in colonial America? It's...

July 05, 2024

3 Old Testament Passages about the Tyranny of Kings

The Bible has something to say about the tyranny of kings. Here are 3 passages...

July 03, 2024

How Should Clergy Respond to Presidential Immunity Ruling?

The equation for ministry in this election season changed on July 1 with the Supreme...

May 2024

May 31, 2024

Preaching & Ministry After Trump Conviction: 5 Key Messages

Following the Trump conviction, clergy have choices for the messages they will convey to their...

April 2023

April 01, 2023

Indictment Medley! Start Spreading the News!

Donald Trump has been indicted! It's time to celebrate with an Indictment Medley! Here are...

January 2021

January 12, 2021

Truth or Trump: Christians Must Decide (Guest Sermon)

"Truth or Trump" is a guest sermon by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing about the coup...

January 07, 2021

Attempted Coup in Washington – Clergy Emergency League Responds

The attempted coup yesterday has shaken the nation. How should clergy respond? Here is a statement released...

December 2020

December 24, 2020

Expanding the Death Penalty on CHRISTMAS EVE? Yes, Trump is Doing Just That

No one wants to think about the death penalty on Christmas Eve. But Trump is forcing...

December 08, 2020

Pastoring During (and After) the Coup: Staying Alert, Telling the Truth

Political divisiveness and destabilization can manifest in churches. So how can we pastor during – and...

December 06, 2020

Trumpism is a Starfish, not a Spider. How should churches respond?

Beware: Trumpism is not going away. It’s a “starfish,” not a “spider.” And it's a...

October 2020

October 20, 2020

Will Our ‘Night on Bald Mountain’ Ever End? Election 2020

Will Nov. 3rd bring an end to our 'Night on Bald Mountain' - or prolong...

July 2020

July 18, 2020

Clergy Speak Out About Abuses of Power in Portland

Clergy are responding to the abuses of power by law enforcement in Portland, Oregon. This...

July 04, 2020

Announcing: Clergy Emergency League! Resist, Reclaim, Renew

Announcing the official launch of the Clergy Emergency League (CEL)! We support and challenge clergy...

June 2020

June 28, 2020

What is a ‘Prophet’s Reward’? The Bad, The Ugly, and the Good

What did Jesus mean by the phrase, “a prophet’s reward”? Christians in America are learning...

June 07, 2020

Being Theological in a Political World

Being theological in a political world means standing up for justice because the Word of...

June 02, 2020

Trump Invades Church with Military Force. Christians Must Speak Out!

Trump invades church, violates separation of church and state. Christians must speak out!

June 02, 2020

Trump Has Crossed the Line: A Call for Pastors’ Emergency League 2020

Trump has crossed the line. How will people of faith respond to this blasphemy?

May 2020

May 17, 2020

Obama’s Commencement Speech is for All of Us

I watched Obama's commencement speech with my teen-aged daughter. Here's what she and I heard,...

January 2020

January 08, 2020

Rapture Me This: 2 Books for Progressive Preaching about the Apocalypse

Is the Rapture upon us? Two books debunk apocalyptic fiction and equip the church for...