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January 09, 2022
Why the ELCA Needs to Investigate the Case of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González
This piece explains why the ELCA needs to investigate the case of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González....
December 2021
December 31, 2021
El NDA, la Iglesia y el Intento de Silenciar Rev. Nelson Rabell-González
¿Por qué una congregación quería que el rev. Nelson Rabell-González firmara un acuerdo de confidencialidad...
December 29, 2021
The NDA, the Church, and the Attempt to Silence Rev. Nelson Rabell-González
Why did a congregation want Rev. Nelson Rabell-González to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)? And...
December 26, 2021
El Día Sínodo de ELCA ‘Desapareció’ al Pastor Nelson
Esto es lo que sucedió el día en que el Sínodo Sierra Pacífico de la...
December 22, 2021
The Day an ELCA Synod ‘Disappeared’ Pastor Nelson Rabell-González
Here's what happened the day the ELCA’s Sierra Pacific Synod and Bishop Megan Rohrer “disappeared”...
December 18, 2021
ELCA Despidió a un Denunciante, Rev. Nelson Rabell-González
La saga del Rev. Nelson Rabell-González comienza con una serie de secretos. Termina (por ahora)...
December 17, 2021
ELCA Fires Whistleblower, Rev. Nelson Rabell-González
The saga of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González begins with a series of secrets. It ends (for...
December 14, 2021
La Expulsión del Rev. Rabell-González: ELCA Corrupción y el Racismo
Obispe Megan Rohrer retiraron al Rev. Nelson Rabell-González de su llamada como pastor de la...
December 13, 2021
The Removal of Rev. Rabell-González: A Case Study in ELCA Corruption and Racism
The Rev. Nelson Rabell-González was removed as pastor of Misión Latina Luterana in Stockton, California....
December 12, 2021
Peace On Earth and WITH Earth: Christmas, Psalm 96 and 97
Psalm 96 and 97 depict Earth has having agency, voice, and . . . dance? Yes!...
November 2021
November 10, 2021
When Our Temples Fall: Mark 13:1-8 Through a Dialogical Lens
In Mark 13:1-8, Jesus engages us in the shadow of our temples. Can the church...
November 09, 2021
Thanksgiving, Manna, and “Just Enough”: Exodus 16:13-21
Ideas for reading and preaching Exodus 16:31-21 for a Thanksgiving sermon or reflection. The key...
November 02, 2021
Grieving Extinct Species on All Saints Day
Can we make room on All Saints Day to remember species that have been listed...
October 2021
October 31, 2021
Lafayette Marching Band’s “Peace of Mind” Is What We Needed
The Lafayette High School Marching Band's show, "Peace of Mind," is just what we needed...
October 25, 2021
How to Love God in the Land Flowing with Milk and Honey
The Israelites faced the same challenge we do -- how to protect the land flowing...
October 23, 2021
Clergy Report Preaching More about Climate Change: National Survey
Half of mainline Protestant clergy indicated they had addressed climate change and other environmental issues...
September 2021
September 28, 2021
Blessing Animals Sunday — Genesis 2:18-24 Sermon Ideas
When God led the animals to Adam in Genesis 2:18-24, perhaps this was the first...
September 20, 2021
Beware the Mob of Insatiable Appetites: Numbers 11 Through a Green Lens
Never enough quail! EcoPreacher 1-2-3 sermon helps for preaching Numbers 11:4-35 using a green lens....
September 18, 2021
Covidtown: A Tragic Parody on Billy Joel’s “Allentown”
Well I’m living here in Covidtown. And they’re closing all the hospitals down. Out in...
September 14, 2021
The Politics of Faith – The Bible, Government, and Public Policy: Book Review
The Politics of Faith makes a compelling biblical case that Christians not only can but...
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...
September 04, 2021
Abortion and the Progressive Church: Is It Time to Break the Silence?
What does the Texas abortion law mean for clergy? Are progressive pastors willing to address...
September 02, 2021
Jesus Sighed: Being Open in Mark 7:24-37
Jesus sighed. You might have missed it. But stay with that sigh. There's a lot going on...
August 2021
August 25, 2021
Food & Faith: Preaching Deuteronomy 4 Through a Green Lens
You are what you eat & how we steward our food reflects our faith. Here...
August 20, 2021
The Church’s Racist Code of Silence: One Pastor’s Story
There is a racist code of silence in the U.S. church, and it's choking the...
August 19, 2021
Pastoring in a Racist Church: One Pastor’s Story
This is one pastor’s story of being in a racist church. She's not alone. We...
July 2021
July 25, 2021
The Origami of Grief: Unfolding, Refolding, Enfolding
When someone we love dies, that relationship does not end. It is constantly unfolding and...
July 02, 2021
How I Fell for – and Recovered from – a Scam: Lessons & Recommendations
Even smart people can get fooled by a well-planned scam. Here’s what happened and what steps...
June 2021
June 22, 2021
Denying President Biden Communion? Why This is Dangerous for the Church & Nation
What difference does it make if the U.S. Catholic Bishops deny President Biden communion? The...
June 21, 2021
Composting Our Anger and Grief: Luke 13:1-9
Jesus's parable about a gardener composting to save a fruitless tree can teach us about...
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