• The Fifth Sunday in Lent

    The Fifth Sunday in Lent

    Spark your thoughts for March 22! The readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent are Ezekiel 37:1–14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:1–11, John 11:1–53 or John 11:17–27, 38–53.

  • As Sorrowful Yet Always Rejoicing

    As Sorrowful Yet Always Rejoicing

    A Meditation on Suffering and Joy in Paul and Luther Part 2 – The Strange Partnership of Sorrow and Joy in Our Lives and Ministries In part 1 of this article we…

  • The Fourth Sunday in Lent

    The Fourth Sunday in Lent

    Spark your thoughts for March 15! The readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent are Isaiah 42:14–21, Psalm 142, Ephesians 5:8–14, and John 9:1–41.

  • American Politics, Part II: Christian Witness – Dr. Joel Biermann and Dr. Jeffrey Oschwald

    American Politics, Part II: Christian Witness – Dr. Joel Biermann and Dr. Jeffrey Oschwald

    How do we fulfill our vocation as citizens in a polarized political landscape, yet bear a positive witness of Christ to the world around us? Join Dr. Joel Biermann, professor of Systematic…

  • The Third Sunday in Lent

    The Third Sunday in Lent

    Join us in a conversation about the texts for March 8! The readings for the Third Sunday in Lent are Exodus 17:1–7, Psalm 95:1–9, Romans 5:1–8, and portions of John 4 (5–26,…

  • As Sorrowful Yet Always Rejoicing

    As Sorrowful Yet Always Rejoicing

    A Meditation on Suffering and Joy in Paul and Luther Part 1  – The Strange Partnership of Sorrow and Joy in the Life of Paul 3 We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so…

  • The Second Sunday in Lent

    The Second Sunday in Lent

    Join us in a conversation about the texts for March 1st! The readings for the Second Sunday in Lent are Genesis 12:1–9, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1–8, 13–17, and John 3:1–17.

  • American Politics Part I : Tangled Authority – Dr. Joel Biermann and Dr. Jeffrey Oschwald

    American Politics Part I : Tangled Authority – Dr. Joel Biermann and Dr. Jeffrey Oschwald

    Navigating the complexities of current issues in American politics is complicated, especially when morality and social justice pull from both sides. Join Dr. Joel Biermann, professor of Systematic Theology, and Dr. Jeffrey…

  • Nicaea 1700

    Nicaea 1700

    The 35th Annual Theological Symposium met September 16-17, 2025 with the theme “Nicaea 1700.” Video recordings of both plenaries and sectionals are now available on CSL Scholar.