Damage Report!

Like a lot of congregations, First Christian has been worshipping apart since March. It’s been going okay, though I’m glad … More

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 … More

Race relations are better than they were 60 years ago. Ahmaud Arbery reminds us all there is still more to be done to combat racism.

Note: I need to say that this blog post is NOT an endorsement of corporal punishment. The post is reflecting … More

Last winter, I wrote a somewhat contrarian blog post on the Prosperity Gospel. I never did endorse it, but I … More

In the Summer of 1992, my parents and I went on vacation to Toronto and Niagara Falls. On the day … More

I do have something to say about Michael Brown, the police and Ferguson, MO. But while I’m thinking about what … More

I don’t follow financial guru Dave Ramsey much. I’ve heard him a few times on NPR, and I know he’s … More