Churches are shrinking, budgets are tightening, people are leaving...we spend time at conferences wondering what we can do to help our congregation grow. We should be asking what God is up to.
Finding God in the Drive-Thru Lane
Damage Report!
Like a lot of congregations, First Christian has been worshipping apart since March. It's been going okay, though I'm glad I had some skills in video editing before this all hit. I wanted to share with you a sample from last week's service. The first is a video from the sermon by my friend Rob.... Continue Reading →
Brayden’s Big Break
If you are part of a congregation, know that there are probably people in your congregation who stutter or have some sort of neurodiversity like autism or ADHD.
Can I Be Angry?
Anger and I have always had a strange relationship. Throughout my life, the message has always been that I can't be angry. If I respond angrily to something, people get upset or think something is wrong with me. The end result is that I learn to bury my anger. To not show people... Continue Reading →
Why Do People Hate Me?
Early this morning, I woke up with a thought in my head: Why do people hate me? I know that not everyone hates me. But I know that in the recent past I've encounter people in my worklife who are furious with me on one matter or another. Having autism means that work is already... Continue Reading →
Life at 50
It's funny how a number mean so much. Ever since I turned 50 last October, I've been wondering if I am where I should be. What I mean is, am I doing serious work for serious pay? Am I even acting like a serious adult? I've been dealing with those questions a lot over the... Continue Reading →
Autism and the Dignity of Work
Why is it in American society in the 21st Century, work is viewed as a prize for the most talented?
Who Was That Masked Stranger?
I'm going to wear the mask because when we wonder if Jesus would wear a mask, all I need to do is look to Philippians to know the answer.
Comfort Foods
Comfort is great when it comes to food. When it comes to churches? Not so much.
To the Church at Lake Wobegon
Dear Friends and Family of First Christian Church of St. Paul: Last week in the immediate aftermath of the killing of George Floyd I decided to go for a walk. We live in North Minneapolis. It was a nice sunny day, perfect day for a walk. "Be careful," my husband Daniel said as I left.... Continue Reading →
The Clockwork Pastor 