Pastor Daniel Flucke

5 Dec 2024

Thanks, blueskyroast.com. I aspire to live up to this description.

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religionnews.comCatholic bishops accuse White House of manipulation over prayer video(RNS) — Retired Kansas City Archbishop Joseph Naumann's office told RNS, 'The bishops were assured that no photographs would be made public. They came to have a discussion on important policy matters....

Just got another pre-order for the little one-week devotional book I wrote that’s coming out next week! I’m both excited and a little nervous for people to read it. Check it out here: link.amazon/B0eMOJXOB

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Bluesky feature idea: I want to be able to go back and for any account I follow, see the last thread I saw from them before I hit follow. Help me remember why I chose to follow that profile.

I post the text of all my sermons as blog posts online. I’m sure LLM models have vacuumed them up, which I don’t appreciate (my intellectual property, etc). But it is a small consolation that my teeny-tiny contribution to AI’s understanding of Christianity might push back against

the ubiquity of American evangelicism. We need alternative, inclusive Christian perspectives out there, especially as more people are apparently turning to chatbots for spiritual advice 🤢. #elca

washingtonpost.comFort Hood shooter’s execution will be live-streamed, Defense Dept. says“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday about the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.

Executing people in public is barbaric. Death as live-streamed entertainment is evil.

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Breaking news: The firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be live-streamed, the Defense Department said. “People need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

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18 Sept

baptistnews.comJD Vance’s attack on Adam Hamilton draws rebuke from bishopJD Vance mischaracterized the views ofAdam Hamilton and his United Methodist Church of the Resurrection at a rally.

15 Sept

I wonder if there’s anything else that would be a better use of this money. I can think of a few ideas. From the Wall Street Journal: www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

christiancentury.orgGlobal aid writ Lutheran“We see hope in the small things,” says LWF World Service director Maria Immonen, “but also despair—because the solutions are right there, just out of our...

14 Sept

Really interesting interview on the global development work of The Lutheran World Federation. www.christiancentury.org/interviews/g...

2 Sept

I just took a political survey that turned out to have been paid for by a Republican campaign group, which makes the quality control question even more amusing. Canada is not a U.S. state. I fear certain very prominent Republicans would have trouble with that question.

31 Aug

Christian Nationalism is heresy.

31 July

I’ve occasionally heard people say they ignore the news, because it’s too depressing. Why do only the negative stories get reported? Well, I’d like to direct your attention to this report from the Village of Belgium, as printed in this week’s Ozaukee Press.

danielflucke.comUsing Your Freedom | July 5, 2026 - Pastor Daniel FluckeAs our nation marks its semiquincentennial, we exercise our religious freedom by gathering for worship on Sunday morning. In worship, we give thanks for the many blessings God has given us, and this w...

5 July

Today's sermon on the occasion of our nation's 250th anniversary this weekend: danielflucke.com/using-your-f... #ELCA

10 June

No matter what the SBC says, I remain steadfast in my conviction that if your genitals are essential to your pastoring, you’re doing it wrong.

30 May

On the church speaking publicly for justice: “Please don't think you can sit this one out and stay on the sidelines. I'm becoming convinced that those sidelines do not exist anymore and you are on the playing field whether you like it or not.” -Bishop Paul Erickson Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly

30 May

“Love cannot just be a feeling in the heart; it has to be concrete actions in the world.” -Bishop Paul Erickson ELCA Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly

30 May

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith. -Galatians 6:9-10

danielflucke.com2021 Memorial Day Speech - Pastor Daniel FluckeMemorial Day Speech by Pastor Daniel Flucke on what heroism looks like - sacrifice for others. Will we citizens sacrifice for our neighbors?

25 May

Five years ago, I gave a Memorial Day speech in Greene, Iowa, with the goal of honoring those who gave their lives in service, but without falling into the trap of Christian nationalism. I think it turned out pretty well: danielflucke.com/memorial-day-2021/

amzn.toThe Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our DemocracyThe Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy [Taylor, Matthew D.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy

17 May

@matthewdtaylor.bsky.social’s book “The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy” is must-read background for today’s events in Washington. amzn.to/4uYbvKk

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The New Apostolic Reformation has been staging Christian nationalist events on the National Mall since 2000. Today they finally got one organized & sponsored by the White House – the culmination of 25 years of work. My new piece explains what it means to them: open.substack.com/pub/matthewd...

open.substack.comRededicate 250 Is the NAR's Crowning AchievementA guide to the movement behind today's White House-sponsored Christian nationalist festival on the National Mall

6 May

If we err, let us err on the side of love.

15 Apr

Online church milestone: 10,000 downloads of the sermon podcast I started for the churches I pastor. (And of course, we pass the milestone on a week when I was on vacation 😂.) The first episode was Christmas Eve, 2022. Check it out: pod.link/1669098407

5 Apr

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Happy Easter! He has arisen and we shall arise; give God the glory, alleluia! Beautiful and joyful Easter decor at the two ELCA churches I serve.

3 Apr

I was asked on Monday evening if it would be possible to do a baptism this week. Answer: Yes! We’ll figure it out. So, our already unique Maundy Thursday worship service got to include baptizing a nine-year-old!

1 Apr

I’m aware that culture has changed and bowling alleys are in a tough business. People don’t join bowling leagues like they did decades ago, etc. But is it too much to ask for any of the three bowling alleys within a 15 minute drive to have a functional website with a calendar?

29 Mar

The headline version of this story is far more interesting than the actual story. One letter makes a difference! @usatoday.com #typos

23 Mar

Family outing this afternoon for Jonah’s and Micah’s first time seeing a movie on the big screen! The Pout-Pout Fish is a great children’s board book. The movie? Well, today’s a good day to learn the life lesson that the book’s nearly always better than the movie.

23 Mar

After months of watching Frasier with my wife, tonight’s season 10 episode is the first time I’ve identified a caller’s voice. Hey, that’s @bradleywhitford.bsky.social!

21 Mar

I’ve been using my new M5 MacBook Pro for three days so far, and it feels incredibly snappy. Everything is faster! But I’m surprised at how much I actually miss the Touch Bar from my 2019 Intel MBP. Didn’t realize I used it much at all, but I keep reaching for it.

elcaschools.orgSpotlight on Here We Grow Preschool & Childcare Center Living Hope: A Ministry Growing Hearts, Minds, and Spirits – ELCA Schools and Learning Centers

20 Feb

A nice write up from the ELEA (ELCA childcare centers and schools organization) about Here We Grow, the childcare ministry of one of the churches I serve as pastor: elcaschools.org/spotlight-on...

n.prImmigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovokedAlberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff doubted that account.

8 Feb

“The officers told nurses Castañeda Mondragón ‘purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall,’ an account his caregivers immediately doubted.” Evil.

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Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff doubted that account. n.pr/4bHoZDU

7 Feb

“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

31 Jan

Love is not the reward for getting faith right; love is the point. -Joseph Yoo #ext26

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27 Jan

unitedmethodistbishops.orgUnited Methodist Church Bishops Condemn Violence in MinnesotaWe reaffirm our longstanding commitment to the sacred worth of every person and to the way of peace taught and embodied by Jesus. We stand against the separation of children from their families. We de...

It’s nice being able to see the numbers, but the players constantly turning semi-transparent is distracting. #nfl

youtu.beELEA Video Devotion for January 25th, 2026YouTube video by ELCA Schools and Learning Centers

Six months ago, I wrote and filmed a video devotion for this week’s entry in a devotional book for ELCA Lutheran schools. This year’s theme is “Brave.” Check it out: youtu.be/-7MDMUfghUI?... And here’s the whole free book of weekly devotions if you’re interested: elcaschools.org/2025-26-brav...

Recorded six months ago, but still very relevant for this weekend, I think.

wsj.comVideos Contradict U.S. Account of Minneapolis Shooting by Federal AgentsSee how immigration officers escalated a fatal confrontation on Saturday.

Wall Street Journal has a pretty clear headline and helpful video analysis: “Videos Contradict U.S. Account of Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Agents” www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...

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24 Jan

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religionnews.comInside the effort to organize clergy nationwide to resist ICE(RNS)— Hundreds of clergy from around the country gathered in Minneapolis to learn from Minnesota faith leaders how to protest against ICE enforcement. Then they took to the streets and helped block t...

23 Jan

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Here’s my sermon from Sunday on Paul’s reminder that even in challenging times, we are not lacking in any gift, because God gives us the strength we need to love our neighbors. #lutheran pod.link/1669098407/e...

Dear TikTok, it’s a video of a spacewalk. Is it really necessary to add a warning? “The actions in this video are performed or supervised by professionals. Do not attempt.”

17 Jan

I recently saw someone suggest you can tell the difference between Christians who grew up singing “Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world” and those who grew up singing “Jesus Loves Me.” But…🧵

17 Jan

If I’m going to believe Jesus loves me, how can I not believe Jesus also loves “them” too, whoever “they” might be? I’m no more deserving than anyone else, so if grace is for me, it must be for them too! #Lutheran

elca.orgCanada, Denmark, U.S. Lutheran bishops issue joint statement supporting Greenlandic people

16 Jan

Lutheran Bishops of churches in the United States, Canada and Denmark Issue a Joint Statement Expressing Support for the People of Greenland www.elca.org/news-and-eve...

5 Jan

Here’s the audio version of the Epiphany sermon I ended up preaching on peace and Venezuela. In my relatively liberal ELCA congregations, I had several people thank me for it and one express concern it was too political. pod.link/1669098407/e...

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Well, I had a perfectly nice Epiphany sermon written two days ago. I’ve now scrapped 90% of it and started over to talk about Venezuela. Praying folks still hear Gospel and don’t close down if it sounds political.

Perhaps the “fixation” is because the President said multiple times, “We're going to run the country” and as Secretary of State Rubio himself said, “The 47th President of the United States is not a game player.

When he tells you that he's going to do something, when he's go- -- tells you he's going to address a problem, he means it.” That was yesterday. Now a day later he complains we’re fixated on what the President said?

nytimes.comRubio Stresses U.S. Plan to Coerce Venezuela Rather Than Govern It

Source: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/u...