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Reflections on a Soil Motif
Not too long ago scholars spoke of the story of salvation in the bible as “salvation- history .” In part this phrase meant that God carried out his work of salvation in…
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Starbucks Coffee and the meaning of ritual
I gave up my Starbucks addiction a long time ago. (In a previous life, the Webster/Old Orchard Starbucks was a near-daily stop on my way to work until I realized that it…
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Fall 2010 CONCORDIA JOURNAL sneak peek
The Fall 2010 CONCORDIA JOURNAL is on its way soon. Here’s a few excerpts to whet your appetite.
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Study Guide Now Available for The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ
Seminary Press has just released a helpful Study Guide for The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ for download. You can find it here in PDF format, free of charge! Update:…
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Open Forum between Lutherans and Anglicans – Wed, Nov 10
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host an open forum featuring presentations on behalf of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and the Anglican Church of North America. The forum is on Wednesday, November 10,…
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Epiphany 5 • Matthew 5:13–20 • February 6, 2011
by Jeffrey A. Gibbs The Text’s Limits: A Strong Suggestion Although the lectionary has put together 5:13–16 and 5:17–20, I would strongly suggest separating them. A very solid case can be made…
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Epiphany 4 • Matthew 5:1–12 • January 30, 2011
by Tom Egger In this pericope, Jesus is proclaiming the blessings of his reign to those gathered around him on the mountain. His words address a repentant, lowly people with the assurance…
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Epiphany 3 • Matthew 4:12–25 • January 23, 2011
by Bruce M. Hartung How rich can a text be? How many options can one text give a preacher? The richness of options is almost overwhelming as God speaks to us as…
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Epiphany 2 • John 1:29–42a • January 16, 2011
by Bruce Schuchard Because They Have Seen? Seeing is believing. Or so the saying goes. In the gospel of John, however, there is much to be said for the suggestion that what…
