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American Roulette

American Roulette

An eclectic group of authors spent six months collaborating on American Roulette, a blockbuster novel full of tension, dread, and anguish.

2023

Stories

Stroll through Scripture for April 27, 2025

Based on Luke 13–35

15h ago

15h ago

Good Friday Reflections

As I contemplate Good Friday, two things stick out to me.

5d ago

5d ago

Review and Reflection on “A Great Disorder” by Richard Slotkin

“A Great Disorder: National Myth and the Battle for America” was published in 2024 and came out before the 2024 election. And I think…

6d ago

6d ago

Stroll through Scripture for Easter, 2025

Based on Luke 24:1–12

Apr 16

Apr 16

Dear God…

Hey God, it’s me, Matthew. I have a few things on my mind and heart. Let’s be honest, more than a few things. I’m not sure where to begin…

Apr 15

Apr 15

Stroll through Scripture for Palm Sunday, 2025

Based on Luke 19:29–44

Apr 9

Apr 9

Misery loves company. So does Hope.

Misery loves company. Do you know the origin of that phrase? It dates back to “The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus,” a 16 thcentury play…

Apr 8

Apr 8

Thinking ahead

It’s easy to get trapped in the present moment — with so much going on it can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and full of hopelessness. It…

Apr 3

Apr 3

Stroll through Scripture for April 6, 2025

Based on Luke 18:31–19:10

Apr 2

Apr 2

Observations and Hope

There’s a lot going on in this country. There are some good things — people speaking up, people figuring out what they are really about in…

Apr 1

Apr 1

Pastor Matthew Best

Pastor Matthew Best

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My name is Matthew Best. I’m an ELCA (Lutheran) pastor who attempts to translate church and churchy stuff into everyday language.

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