 Every week members ask me if I have anything to say about the chaos and confusion of our days. I know they really aren’t asking for my personal opinions. They want to hear what God might have to say. Some want a word of clarity that will address the violence, division, misinformation of a civil order that is quite disordered. Others want to hear a word that gives them peace and comfort in the face of all that is spinning out of control. Some want to hear what scripture, and our God may have to say about ICE raids and a government seemingly out of control. Others want to hear nothing about these things. Rock, meet hard place.
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 We live in a culture that doesn't know what to do when we're wrong.
We defend ourselves. We spin the narrative. We issue carefully worded apologies that don't actually admit fault. "I'm sorry if you were offended." "Mistakes were made." We perform contrition, then move on as quickly as possible.  There is an old joke about change in the church: How many Lutherans does it take to change a lightbulb? Seven. One to change the bulb and six to talk about how much better the old bulb was. Change often drives us crazy and brings out a boatload of anxiety and fear. Yet the only thing that never changes is the presence of change itself.
 My first day as the Lead Pastor of Holy Trinity was February 1, 2011, fifteen years ago, this past Sunday. My wife, and biggest supporter, bought cake for everyone to share. She made sure everyone knew so we could observe the partnership that is, and has been, pastoral ministry.
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