I coach a third and fourth grade basketball team. Thankfully I do so as a volunteer. Why? Because I am not certain the kids will … My Basketball TeamRead more
Theology and Practice
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Sandy Hook: The Devil’s Monologue
“Oh no, it is too much. I will be exposed. A murderer I have always been. But I cannot let that be seen openly. I … Sandy Hook: The Devil’s MonologueRead more
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We Need Sin Control: Sandy Hook Elementary
Today brings us another tragic story. Many children dead. Adults as well. And the analysis will be made even before the bodies are cleared. Groups … We Need Sin Control: Sandy Hook ElementaryRead more
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Duck Dynasty Didactics
For those untouched by the force that is Duck Dynasty, it is a show about a group of rednecks (they love this title) who also … Duck Dynasty DidacticsRead more
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A Blessed Distraction
Over a decade ago, I led my very first nursing home service. At that time, I was still a seminary student. I was anxious enough … A Blessed DistractionRead more
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False Dichotomy #1: Having Church vs. Being Church
It is one of the great marks of having embraced an outward focused church model in our day. You cancel church services in order to … False Dichotomy #1: Having Church vs. Being ChurchRead more
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Interview on Table Talk Radio
I was recently interviewed by Pastor Evan Goeglein of Table Talk Radio about my paper on the dismissal of pastors. Listen to it here. Check … Interview on Table Talk RadioRead more
Posted inPolitics / Theology and Practice
Church over Political Parties: Thoughts
Lutherans have often oversimplified the question of how we should think about government. We have often spoken as if the fact that there are two … Church over Political Parties: ThoughtsRead more
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Praying for our President–What does this mean?
Since the election, there has been all sorts of stuff about the President and the election on Facebook. As one person noted, before Facebook people … Praying for our President–What does this mean?Read more
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Find your religion
Below is a screenshot from the latest Expedia commercial. For those who do not know Expedia is a travel site. In the video, they suggest … Find your religionRead more