I have good friends in this church body, clergy included. And yet I cannot for that reason simply remain quiet. I am sad to see … Presbyterian Church USA Allows Gay ClergyRead more
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Streamlining the Call Process
Here is what I suggest: place all eligible men’s names in a database. When a congregation needs a pastor, they access the database and are … Streamlining the Call ProcessRead more
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What are fake babies teaching our girls?
Last Saturday at my son’s soccer game, a young high school girl informed her friend that she could not greet her with a hug because … What are fake babies teaching our girls?Read more
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Easter Tradition
I wrote this after seeing a Facebook post where someone had entered a contest where they were asked to write about their Easter tradition. Every … Easter TraditionRead more
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Those Changed Forever
I don’t usually post sermons here, but this one I decided to post. The audio is below. Just click play. I will reference the pictures … Those Changed ForeverRead more
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Gottesdienst
Gottesdienst. It is the High German word most Germans would use to speak of their church services each week. The word translates most woodenly into … GottesdienstRead more
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Fat or Skinny Sin?
“You know. This is a sin too†a lady said to me years ago as she shook my hand, her other hand pointing to my … Fat or Skinny Sin?Read more
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General vs. Specific Cure: Absolution
Imagine sitting down in doctor’s waiting room. You find your way into one of the chairs, stare off at the TV at a show you … General vs. Specific Cure: AbsolutionRead more
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Baptism: lex orandi lex credendi
A few assumptions of this post: The method of baptism is not related to its efficacy. Where there is water and the Word of Jesus, … Baptism: lex orandi lex credendiRead more
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Normal Christian Life vs. Unrepentant Sinner
Here is the cycle of the normal Christian life: 1. Baptism 2. Newness of Life 3. Sin 4. Confession 5. Forgiveness (Preaching of the Word … Normal Christian Life vs. Unrepentant SinnerRead more