Depression Interview on Issues, Etc.

I haven’t talked much on this blog about my struggles with depression.  It is a topic that is worth some consideration, especially as pastors who minister to the wounded every day. I’ll think about posting on it more. I enjoyed my interview on Issues, Etc.  If you missed it, you can find it as an […]

Goal Oriented vs. Process Oriented pastors

You hear these words bandied about quite often.  So-and-so is goal oriented, as ompared to so-and-so who is process oriented.  I’ve been thinking about these two concepts in connection with the Office of the Ministry.  It’s up to y’all to tell me if I’m crazy or a heretic. The goal oriented person takes a long […]

Lutheran Catechesis: A New Beginning

[My colleague at Lamb of God and I are embarking on a new year with Lutheran Catechesis.  I would encourage all of you to read this and give me your thoughts on the approach. -LL] Lutheran Catechesis On Sunday, September 14th, 2008 Lutheran Catechesis begins after the 5 o’clock Divine Service at Lamb of God […]

Dragonfly

I recently finished a book by an LCMS layman named Frederic Durbin.  The book is called Dragonfly.  It’s a fantasy novel with some mild horror motifs.  I really enjoyed it.  It is dark, told through the eyes of a 9 year old girl, and have some great themes running through it that relate closely to […]