He says yes. He converted through the ministry of Jeremiah Wright. “But kneeling beneath that cross on the South Side, I felt I heard God’s … Is Obama a Christian?Read more
Theology and Practice
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Facebook and Fidelity
Adultery has always occurred. In some cultures in history, it has become so common that it is not even considered worthy of special consideration. However, … Facebook and FidelityRead more
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The Stewardship of Spending
Millions. No, I am sure it is billions. Perhaps I still underestimate. Mounds and mounds of dollars piling up in accounts of churches who confess … The Stewardship of SpendingRead more
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Actually, going to church does make you a Christian.
Okay. I hope not to offend. But rather to challenge. I can’t take another friend liking this phrase on Facebook. I can’t have them standing … Actually, going to church does make you a Christian.Read more
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When Good News Isn’t
So the supposed good news in this article is that 36 to 50 years old are more into religion that the boomers before them. They … When Good News Isn’tRead more
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The Almost Office
In the LCMS, we often talk 1989 when we talk about confusion regarding the office of the public ministry. But there was an anomaly of … The Almost OfficeRead more
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Anne Rice: Leaving the church to worship herself
Oh, it all sounds right. We have heard this story often. She had to leave the church. Although culturally speaking a little late to the … Anne Rice: Leaving the church to worship herselfRead more
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Giving Soli Deo Gloria
Tithing is one of those words that people who know what the word means often use without an explanation. Sometimes they do so in innocent … Giving Soli Deo GloriaRead more
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The Barns We Build: Christians and Insurance
There was time when insurance was looked upon by Lutherans about as favorably as holding a high stakes poker game in the sanctuary. And now … The Barns We Build: Christians and InsuranceRead more