Another New Bible in English
They’re changing my Bible again??!!?
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word
Sola Fide and some really old guys
“Major reorganization” of Interfaith Partnership and the state of religious nonprofits
From the 2009 Interfaith Partnership Annual Dinner. Photo credit: www.interfaithstl.org
Concordia Journal Currents – October 2010
Following up on the Summer Concordia Journal’s focus on our care of creation, an interview with Dr. Charles Arand…and a special tour of Concordia Seminary’s organic and community gardens
Galilean Neighbor On My Mind
Defining missions without some concrete neighbor in mind helps no one. All mission talk should claim some neighbor. The Ablaze!® movement often spoke of the “unreached” and the “uncommitted.” The most common biblical designation, of popular use among preachers and laity, is the “lost.” But who exactly are the “lost”? Christ goes after sinners who ..
Strange coincidence? Obama talks about his faith & religious illiteracy in America
So, on the same day last week, President Obama stood in a backyard in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and gave a lengthy answer to the question “Why are you a Christian?” while the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life released the findings to its survey on Americans’ basic religious knowledge . The survey has already been discussed here and in many other places, but I’ll only point out that virtually all Americans basically flunked the test
New “Bach at the Sem” season opens this Sunday, Oct 10
The first Bach at the Sem concert of the season will take place this Sunday, October 10, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the Concordia Seminary campus
“Bach at the Sem” opening 19th season
The 2010-2011 season of the renowned “Bach at the Sem” program begins October 10, with four concerts that run through April 2011
Frankenfish Salmon
So, what do you think of the genetically modified salmon that has been nicknamed Frankenfish? Various news agencies reported last week that the company AquaBounty is asking the FDA to approve as safe the farm raised genetically modified salmon. It apparently grows much faster and much larger (2-3 times) than your average salmon
It’s Out!
A month ago or so, I mentioned that a “small catechism” version (about thirty pages or so) of Together With All Creatures: Caring for God’s Living Earth appeared in time for our church’s National Youth Gathering (on right and below). Well, this past week the “large catechism” version (on left) is now out and has been sent to our pastors and congregations. It provides a more thorough treatment of the subject. The first half explores where we fit within creation by providing brief historical overview and then developing a theology of our place within creation for today
On churches, ladders, and living in community
I drive passed it every morning and evening to and from work. First Presbyterian Church in University City currently displays a massive sculpture of ladders in its front lawn at Delmar Blvd and Midland Blvd. Assembled by sculptor Charlie Brouwer , they’re calling it Transcend2010 . I finally got a chance to walk through it this past weekend
Creation Care and Scripture
Last week, Concordia Seminary hosted its annual symposium and dealt with the topic regarding the function of Scripture within the church. I was asked to reflect on how I used Scripture in working on various reports for our church’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations. In other words, how did my assumptions shape or even pre-determine the outcome of those reports. In other words, I had to do some self-reflection, something I’m not sure I’m always very good at doing
Day of Exegetical Reflection 2010
View video from the 2010 Day of Exegetical Reflection, featuring D. A. Carson, held at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
The American Mind: Dale Meyer, Will Ferrell, and Baby Jesus
What do Concordia Seminary President Dale Meyer, Will Ferrell/Ricky Bobby, and Baby Jesus have in common? You’re about to find out, because that just happened
Great Overview
As a systematician, I like the big picture. I like to see how all the individual pieces fit into the entire picture. It helps me to grasp—as much as I can—what’s going on. That’s partly why the field of ecology intrigues me as well