Feeding on the Scriptures
Dr. Tom Egger talks about how to listen to the Scriptures in a time of suffering
2018 Theological Symposium: Plenaries and Sectionals
Plenary presentations to include Jeff Kloha, Kent Burreson, and Joel Okamoto
Pre-Lenten Workshop set for Jan. 15, 2016
Dr. Reed Lessing to lead discussion of Job’s teaching on suffering
Innocent Suffering: A Lenten Thought
In the piety of Lenten self-reflection, the confession of our sin holds a prominent place. Especially for Lutherans who recognize that, as simul iustus et peccator, our confession of sin is comprehensive. The words of Isaiah 64 quickly become our own: “we have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like ..
An Interview with Max Lucado
Max Lucado discusses, among other things, his new book “You’ll Get Through This” with Concordia Seminary Professor David Schmitt
John Nunes on preaching in the midst of suffering
Another tune-up for the 2012 Theological Symposium (September 18-19, 2012). John Nunes will be a plenary speaker
Seeing in New Ways by Naming Truly—With the Help of Stanley Hauerwas
More thoughts on Stanley Hauerwas’ thoughts. This time from a guy who reads the New Testament for a living
On suffering, the Bible, and preaching – Part 2
In connection with the Winter 2011 CONCORDIA JOURNAL and the Seminary’s partnership with Lutheran World Relief, more writings by past and present Concordia Seminary colleagues on issues of suffering, pain, and catastrophe
On suffering, the Bible, and preaching – Part 1
In connection with the Winter 2011 CONCORDIA JOURNAL and the Seminary’s partnership with Lutheran World Relief, a collection of writings by past and present Concordia Seminary colleagues on issues of suffering, pain, and catastrophe
Tucson and Port-au-Prince: thinking about words, images, and violence
WILL WE? (Photo credit: Jim Wilson/The New York Times) A stunningly violent shooting in Tucson, Arizona, and we are talking again about violence and violent images. And the war of words has begun. I have to confess that I am frequently bewildered by the violent use of violent metaphors in our public speaking
Winter 2011 CONCORDIA JOURNAL sneak peek
Check out the Winter 2011 CONCORDIA JOURNAL – a partner issue with Lutheran World Relief – to mark the one-year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti
John Nunes on “Where is God in Times of Tragedy?”
Always provocatively and confessionally Lutheran, a link to Rev. John Nunes’ good words in answer to the question “Where is God in times of tragedy?” For your reading pleasure