Book Blurbs: Paul Robinson on Luther’s view of church and sacraments (part 2/2)
Paul Robinson discusses his work editing volume 3 of The Annotated Luther on church and sacraments
Book Blurbs: Paul Robinson on Luther’s view of church and sacraments (part 1/2)
Paul Robinson discusses his work editing volume 3 of The Annotated Luther on church and sacraments
Am I My Memories? Are My Memories My Own?
A theological reflection on memory and the life of faith
These Are the Generations
Thinking about today’s ministry after installing a new pastor
What Do Our Communication Practices Say About Us?
Seven things to think about for life in the iPhone age
Guiding Themes for Pastoral Education
What do you want your pastor to look like?
“Nones” on the Rise
They aren’t really all that interested in us; but we should be interested in them
May the Best Story Win
NPR just started what they promise will be a series of stories on “losing faith,” stories about people who were religious believers but no longer believe. The series began with a woman who was a Methodist minister until she “came out” as an atheist at an American Atheists convention. There are so many things to ..
Barna’s “Six Reasons Young Christians Leave Church”
No surprises, but what to do?
Award-Winning Seminarian Essays
Two CSL students recently had essays recognized and published. The online journal Let’s Talk states their goal as follows: The mission of this journal is to encourage theological reflection, writing and dialogue on issues vital to the life of the Church by publishing articles, essays, and responses authored by lay and professional members of the ..
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
Bishops Unveil Mass Revisions
A special post by Andy Bartelt. Roman Catholics soon will be seeing some changes in the Mass. This prompts reflection on the state of worship in Lutheran circles
Spring 2010 CONCORDIA JOURNAL sneak peek
UPDATE: the Spring 2010 issue of the Concordia Journal hit the mail on Thursday, May 20. Here’s a couple excerpts to whet your appetites