Word and Work: What Does It Mean to Be Devoted?
David Schmitt discusses the devotional life, a preview of this year’s Theological Symposium
Word and Work: Preaching as Worldmaking
Peter Nafzger discusses the nature and purpose of a sermon
Word and Work: The Spirit at Work
Leo Sánchez discusses five models of sanctification from his new book Sculptor Spirit
Reflections on the LCMS Youth Gathering
Can we talk—honestly—about youth retention?
Word and Work: The Gospel in Papua New Guinea
Ron Rall, international missionary and local pastor in St. Louis, reflects on a life of mission and ministry
Word and Work: Music Making Community
Jim Marriott discusses the music arts at Concordia Seminary, and the role of music in the life of a church community
Erik Herrmann, “Sola Fide”
The relevance of remembering the Reformation
Think and Speak in Greek
How to dream in the language the Apostle Paul spoke
Book Blurbs: Leo Sánchez, Sculptor Spirit
Leo Sánchez discusses his recent book to help Christians discern how the Spirit is at work in their lives
The Political Temptation Facing Churches and Ministers
Politics dominates nearly every aspect of American culture. What’s the church to do?
Book Blurbs: David Peter, Maximizing the Midsize Church
David Peter discusses his recent book on congregational leadership
Word and Work: Gibbs on Matthew
Jeff Gibbs shares insights from his life’s work on the Gospel of Matthew
More Bach from the Organ Bench
David Maxwell reflects on – and plays – the Bach hymn “Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now.”
Book Blurbs: Burreson & Hoeltke, Death, Heaven, Resurrection, and the New Creation
Kent Burreson and Beth Hoeltke discuss their recent book on death and the new creation
Word and Work: Faith, Writing, and Life
How faith and writing intersect more often than you think…and why every pastor is a writer
“The Devil is a Liar and So is His Father”: Why Greek Matters
…and why seminary students take Summer Greek