When Luther posted his infamous 95 Thesis, the first read “Our Lord and Master Jesus Christ, when He said Poenitentiam agite (generally translated “repentâ€), willed … 7 Habits–Confessing SinsRead more
Theology and Practice
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Fighting Cancer?
I have delayed writing this for a long time for one reason. I do not have cancer (to my knowledge, thank God). And so in … Fighting Cancer?Read more
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7 Habits: Acting in Mercy
What is God doing right now? I know. Let me tell you. He is acting in mercy. It is simply what he does all the … 7 Habits: Acting in MercyRead more
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Morning Prayer–Psalm 56
Start your day off with prayer. A devotion will be posted six days a week. On Sunday, there is no devotion posted since we gather … Morning Prayer–Psalm 56Read more
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A Prayer for Rosh Hashanah
On this holiday which celebrates the creation of Adam and Eve, Jews have a tradition of eating apples dipped in honey. Generally, Jews say that … A Prayer for Rosh HashanahRead more
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7 Habits: Giving Sacrificially
It is often a topic many hope their pastor will never address. After all, although money is a universal pursuit among humanity, it is rarely … 7 Habits: Giving SacrificiallyRead more
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Space Window
To the right you see a window in the National Cathedral in Washington D.C.. It is called colloquially the “Space Window.†It is officially titled … Space WindowRead more
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The Dessert Table
A while back, one of the ladies at my church came up to me at a funeral dinner and asked if I had told the … The Dessert TableRead more
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The Marriage of Creativity and Faithfulness
Creativity and faithfulness are too often spoken of as competitors rather than cohorts. Creativity in preaching is often viewed with suspicion and described as needless … The Marriage of Creativity and FaithfulnessRead more
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7 Habits: Studying the Word
Jesus said to his fellow Jews, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that … 7 Habits: Studying the WordRead more