Month: November 2020

Advent 1B 2020 Pandemic Playlist

Advent 1B 2020 Pandemic Playlist

Posted by | Nov 29, 2020 | |

There are so many great themes tied to the readings for Advent 1B, the first Sunday in the Church year. Here’s what I’m listening to on my commute. Tunes from The Suffers, West Philadelphia Orchestra, Lenny Kravitz & JAY-Z, King’s X, REO Speedwagon, Chicago, Storyhill, David Wilcox, Collective Soul, Arcade Fire, John Hermanson, Glen Phillips, NONONO, Kelly Clarkson, Jimmy Cliff, Spin Doctors, Pastor H.E. Dixon & Truth Tabernacle, and a couple tracks from the Tangled Blue Advent album Aimée and I finished in 2008.

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Reign of Christ Sunday 2020

Reign of Christ Sunday 2020

Posted by | Nov 24, 2020 | , |

What is there to say about a morning spent with a cup of hot coffee and good music? I’m grateful for the opportunities to listen that come my way. Here’s what I’m listening to in this last week of the Church Year 2020 and the sermon I gave (with quotes from Madeleine L’Engle and Frank Senn) to the fine folks at Highlands Lutheran Church yesterday. Grace, Mercy, and Peace to you.

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Pentecost 22A – Nostalgia or Tradition

Pentecost 22A – Nostalgia or Tradition

Posted by | Nov 3, 2020 | , |

…We probably wouldn’t have this past year in Colorado if not for the work of Deacon Erin Power in the Rocky Mountain Synod office. I met Erin almost 20 years ago at Outlaw Ranch. Pastor Lydia Ziauddin and I have known each other even longer. Lydia has hosted Tangled Blue concerts in churches she’s pastored on both coasts. Aimée, Lydia, Erin, and I also spent some time together in Germany for the Luther 500 Festival. And now, here in the mountains, she’s invited me to preach in the community she calls home. I’m genuinely grateful when the arc of the Spirit’s leading is so visible as it is in this photo in front of the Wartburg Castle in Germany. One other long time friend appears in this sermon. Nate Houge is a gifted songwriter and musician, and is the master baker and co-owner at the thriving Brake Bread in St. Paul. Since Nate makes an appearance in this sermon, it’s only fitting that a playlist accompany this post. Here it is…

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