Today is the fourth anniversary of the death of our unborn daughter, Nadia. It was a period in our life as a family that was particularly difficult. My uncle had died a few months before, and my mother would die six weeks later. One cannot really compare one grief to another, but this death was […]
I love the historic lectionary. The rhythm of the readings, the Psalms and Introits, the use of traditional hymnody that speaks references it directly, it flows in a way that is beautiful, reverent and stirring. It stirs up the faith, just as the historic collects remind us as we prepare for Adventtide. That is why […]
I am off to the second part of my Doxology “Advanced Training in Pastoral Care.” This is, in my opinion, one of the best things going on in the Missouri Synod. Enough saving organizations. I want to learn how to be a better pastor and theologian. God bless. I’ll post if I’m able. -LL
Below you will find a link to a survey that Concordia Publishing House is conducting regarding the lectionary. I would urge every Lutheran pastor and congregation to fill this out. CPH does a lot of wonderful things for Lutheran congregations, and I would dearly love to see them provide more resources for the one year […]
Article below by Philip Yancey points to several things that are worth our consideration. He lists three things to look for in a church: 1. Diversity 2. Unity. 3. Mission He has some good points that are worth considering. I think I would retool them in the following way: 1. Catholicity 2. Theological Unity 3. […]