I have served among people of the earth for nearly eight year now. Most of my congregation is no more than one generation or two … Holy Week and HarvestRead more
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I am not a Professional
I am not a professional. Yes, I went to 8 years of college and graduate school. Yes, I received a fancy diploma written in a … I am not a ProfessionalRead more
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Still Not Top Down: Installation of Matthew Harrison
At the top of the synod sits one who many of us are anxious to see lead.  And while I do not mean to be … Still Not Top Down: Installation of Matthew HarrisonRead 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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It is better to receive than to give.
It is better to receive than to give. No, I did not mistype that. I do understand the point of the more common arrangement of … It is better to receive than to give.Read more
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From the University to the Church: Homosexual “Hate Speech”
It starts in the universities, but it will end in the church. Professors silenced today. Pastors imprisoned tomorrow. I know many people think I am … From the University to the Church: Homosexual “Hate Speech”Read more