Maybe everybody else has always realized what I am about to write about. But as I was wrapping up my latest membership class, I had … Liturgy as Catechesis; Catechism as LiturgicsRead more
Baptism
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Baptism: Tomb and Womb
Baptism is a tomb. A tomb into which the old man is lowered as water cascades all around. His desires and dominion brought to their … Baptism: Tomb and WombRead more
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How I Write a Funeral Sermon
For most laypeople, sermons are a bit like sausage. If it ends up good, they don’t care how it was made. I totally understand if … How I Write a Funeral SermonRead more
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Thanksgiving
Puddles of mercy greet me Do not jump over, they clamor Soak your shoes through Let your socks be saturated with grace You have cried … ThanksgivingRead more
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Whatever kills you makes you…
Stronger. I know my fingers have an affection for typos, but this is not a typo. I know Miss Clarkson,our nation’s first idol, disagrees. And … Whatever kills you makes you…Read more
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Triune Testifying
God spreads the Gospel message of his kingdom in two different way through two different types of people. He uses pastors according to their vocation … Triune TestifyingRead more
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Jesus as Noah
In trying to learn more about the historic interpretation of the Baptism of our Lord, I came across something that I had never considered before. … Jesus as NoahRead more
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The Circumcision and Baptism of our Lord
Every year I get a little uncomfortable listening to others talk about the Circumcision of Jesus and the his Baptism. Among my peers, the major … The Circumcision and Baptism of our LordRead more
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New Year, People, Heart, and Name
I will admit that in my early years of ministry, I always was a little uncomfortable with preaching the circumcision and naming of Jesus on … New Year, People, Heart, and NameRead more
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Baptism of Maria Eve Hoppe
Picture Video Baptism Hymn Text Faith Creator, claim this child Call her Your own reconciled Graft her into the True Vine Wash her with your … Baptism of Maria Eve HoppeRead more