A new center to help congregations practice care for creation
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Spring 2012 CONCORDIA JOURNAL sneak peek
Highlights from the Spring 2012 CONCORDIA JOURNAL, heading soon to a mailbox near you
Easter 7 • Acts 1:12–26 • May 20, 2012
By Travis J. Scholl I sense deep sadness in Peter’s voice: “The scripture had to be fulfilled…for he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry” (vv. 16–17). I sense sadness in Peter as he stands before the rest of his sibling disciples (the remaining ten, as well as other sisters ..
Writing the Bible, and other reasons to go to Grand Rapids
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"Reaping Where You Did Not Sow"
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The Bible as literature: versions of the apocalypse
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Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!
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"Drawing Water Without a Bucket"
I’m honored to do a little guest blogging for Lutheran World Relief. Here’s numero uno, trying to answer the question of why everyone likes to talk innovation but so few actually innovate
Grammys need to thank the Black church for Whitney
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Why the Grammys need to thank the Black church for Whitney Houston
Counting the reasons why the Grammys need to get down on their knees and thank the Black church for anything good in American music
Winter 2012 CONCORDIA JOURNAL sneak peek
Highlights from the Winter 2012 CONCORDIA JOURNAL, a special partner issue with Concordia Lutheran Ministries (Cabot, PA) on aging and older adult ministry
Epiphany 6 • 2 Kings 5:1–14 • February 12, 2012
by Travis J. Scholl Allow me to introduce you to the University of the Poor as I was introduced to it. I was sitting in a classroom in New York City with fellow seminarians and some of the University’s instructors. We were learning of their mission and work, and I was sitting next to a ..
Preacher Basketball…in the media again!
Once again, Concordia Seminary Preacher basketball has made news
Super Bowl XLVI: America’s Holy Day
Tim Tebow won’t be there. But don’t be surprised if God makes an appearance this Sunday, because we are entering holy days
The Supreme Court, a "minister," and the issue of trust
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in perhaps the most significant case involving religious liberty and the separation of church and state in decades. But it got me thinking about more than liberty