It is certainly true that hymns teach regardless of anyone’s intention when using them. As many have written before, this is one of the great … Hymnody as PedagogyRead more
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Turkey Cows?
Last night, Gideon, my oldest boy, now a fourth grader had an assignment which was given to encourage family participation. As a family, we were … Turkey Cows?Read more
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The American Trinity: Religiously Devout, Diverse, and Tolerant?
Every since I read the piece excepted below by Travis Scholl I have been thinking about it. Scholl says Robert Putman has written in his … The American Trinity: Religiously Devout, Diverse, and Tolerant?Read more
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“Oh Wow. Oh Wow. Oh Wow.”
Perhaps it is a case of approaching something with overhyped expectations. Or perhaps I simply am biased being far from an iHead (my moniker for … “Oh Wow. Oh Wow. Oh Wow.”Read more
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All Saints Day–Who are you thinking about?
Today is All Hallows Day, or as we usually call it, All Saints Day. It is the day when we stop to ponder all those … All Saints Day–Who are you thinking about?Read more
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The History of Halloween–Video
The History of Halloween Watch. Share. Comment. Excuse the levity.
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Reformation Day Meditation
You see them at the garage sale. They are the ones staring at that ugly piece of furniture over on the side. Somehow they can … Reformation Day MeditationRead more
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Eight
Certain numbers have instant recognizable biblical credibility. 12, 40, 7, 10. Earlier today I created an image crafted with scriptural words about baptism. One of … EightRead more
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Declaration versus Delivery of Grace
Growing up using The Lutheran Hymnal and using it at my current call until recently, something always seemed odd to me. On Sundays when we … Declaration versus Delivery of GraceRead more
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I rarely say this, but way to go EU!
Encouraging news from the European union. Actual lives valued more than possible, potential, maybe lives saved. Thanks be to God. Amplify’d from www.reuters.com EU court … I rarely say this, but way to go EU!Read more