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Tag Archives: diversity
Trinity B: The Stormy Glory of Embracing Diversity
The readings for this Sunday are: Old Testament Isaiah 6:1–8 Psalm Psalm 29 New Testament Romans 8:12–17 Gospel John 3:1–17 We have heard about George Floyd’s death for a year now, and about the explosion of … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Church and Social Movements, Featured, John's Posts, Pandemic Blog, Reflections on Sunday Readings, Social Political Issues
Tagged Bob Dylan, Chimes of Freedom, comfort, discomfort, diversity, inclusion, Isaiah, John, Nicodemus, pandemic, psalms, Romans, Salem Lutheran Church, suffering
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Celebrating an Honorable and Vital Nation
As I transitioned from high school to college I had a burning desire to enter into politics. My patriotism burned hot. On the wall of my bedroom were hung two replicas of paintings that I had paid a good … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, John's Posts, Pandemic Blog, Social Political Issues
Tagged America, constitution, Declaration of Independence, diversity, government, honor, immigrants, politics, race, refugees
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Heatherhope Believes In A Dynamic Church
Easter morning listening to the radio. National Public Radio represents the best of broadcast journalism. But I heard exactly two references to the great Christian Festival Day of Easter. One was an offhand comment, just before the segment with “puzzle … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Church and Social Movements, Featured, John's Posts, Social Political Issues
Tagged Church, Dairmaid MacCulloch, diversity, elca
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There Are Two Kinds of People
“There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who divide everyone into two kinds of people, and those who don’t.” I put this in quotes because I’m sure I heard it somewhere before. I Googled it and found … Continue reading
Posted in Border Collies, Farm Diary, Featured, John's Posts, Sheep
Tagged animals, diversity, Dogs, polarization, Sheep, stereotyping
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