In what I consider some of the finest fortune a seminarian could have, I was placed for fieldwork at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in … Fred Precht vs. Christina AguileraRead more
Theology and Practice
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In Constant Prayer: Praying the Hours
I just finished reading In Constant Prayer by Robert Benson, part of Thomas Nelson’s “The Ancient Practices Series.” This book was generally about the practice … In Constant Prayer: Praying the HoursRead more
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No Brainer – Free Birth Control
I have to agree. A no-brainer. As in “no brain” move. Give everyone a pill for free to stop the “disease” of unwanted children. Because … No Brainer – Free Birth ControlRead more
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“Me and Jesus” Christianity meets the Sacraments
Anyone who cares to examine the church at large knows that we have for some time now been inundated with “Me and Jesus” Christianity.  Yes … “Me and Jesus” Christianity meets the SacramentsRead more
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Lutheran Schools as Christian Education
I know the title seems nearly ridiculous as a title of a post. To suggest that Lutheran schools should be viewed as Christian Education seems … Lutheran Schools as Christian EducationRead more
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Guilty of Death He is
A Meditation on: Matthew 26:57-66 Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had … Guilty of Death He isRead more
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Daily Prayer – For Individials and Families
I value the liturgy greatly in the public worship of the church. But I must admit when considering what to do with my family at … Daily Prayer – For Individials and FamiliesRead more
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Fasting is Letting the Body in on Repentance
A while ago I signed up for an account at Booksneeze, a site that offer free books from Thomas Nelson Publishing to those who agree … Fasting is Letting the Body in on RepentanceRead more
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Polemic against Postmodernism
Every opinion is as valid as the next. Postmodernism for the populace. And when this maxim is taken into the area of biblical interpretation, the … Polemic against PostmodernismRead more
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Jared Lee Loughner: Moonstruck, Lunatic, or Possessed?
Okay, I need your patience. Walk with me through a little etymology. First a verse in two translations: Matthew 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my … Jared Lee Loughner: Moonstruck, Lunatic, or Possessed?Read more