2016-03-19 18:53
Oh, my! This time of the year we often hear the strains of O Christmas Tree and O Holy Night playing on radios and in shopping malls. The Christian Church, however, is still officially in t… Read More
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Weekly column answering questions on life, faith, religion, spirituality, and the Bible from a solidly Lutheran perspective.
2016-03-19 18:53
It was an ironic Kris Kristofferson song. It has become a somewhat clichéd expression. However, the phrase “best of all possible worlds” actually comes from a serious phi… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
This time around, I thought I’d reply to some random questions from youth that I recently received.1. What type of fish swallowed Jonah? The Bible doesn’t tell us. The Hebrew me… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Want to say no without actually saying, “No”? It’s easy — agree with someone and then add a “but.” We like to use “but” to disagree with… Read More
2015-12-25 07:04
Those of us whose vocations involve writing or speaking about religion often see in the major holy days a two-edged sword. On one hand, most of the pastors I know could roll out of bed at t… Read More
2015-07-04 07:02
Psalm 146:3 says, “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” The Church’s track record of remembering this advice is pretty poor, howe… Read More
2015-02-11 06:12
I recently began working with the Johnson County Hospice. When first asked to apply, I considered some of the ethical and religious underpinnings of hospice care. I didn’t want to get… Read More
2014-05-13 06:04
Over the past several years, a running internet joke has returned each spring. Picking up on a phrase from a famous movie series, four days into the fifth month, we’re swamped with the… Read More
2013-05-15 17:09
Genesis 11:1-9 is the appointed reading for Pentecost in the One Year Lectionary and Year C of the Three Year cycle of readings. It tells of the confusion of tongues at Babel. Pentecost show… Read More
2013-04-30 14:53
As a Lutheran pastor and theologian, I continually receive questions about my church: Who are we, where do we come from, what do we believe? Since we Lutherans have a very special remembranc… Read More
2013-04-06 23:04
Q: Is it okay to “bless” things in the Church? I’m thinking specifically of things like ashes, palms, or even wedding rings. A: Our current Agenda for Lutheran Service Book… Read More
2013-02-14 06:19
A Meditation on Transfiguration, Lent, and Easter Today, Ash Wednesday, marks a time when those who follow a liturgical calendar of the Church year change seasons. From the time of Christmas… Read More
2012-12-31 19:34
Reposted from 25 December 2007Complaints about people not knowing “the true meaning of Christmas” started this year in mid-October, as the first holiday advertising began. Most C… Read More
2012-12-06 06:32
The Commemoration of Nicholas of Myra While many Christians give presents sometime during early winter, many avoid gift-giving on Christmas. Some wait until Epiphany on 6 January, since this… Read More
2012-07-20 07:14
or I’m Sure Jesus Done It This Way Hank Williams, Jr. had a huge hit in 1979 with the song Family Tradition. In it, he defended his hard-living, hard-drinking lifestyle against country… Read More
2012-05-16 17:00
Don’t Forfeit Your Banquet Invitation What if you held a feast and no one came? Jesus dealt with this in the Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24). He told of a rich man who &ld&hell…Read More
2011-12-28 23:11
Christmas Joy Meets Satanic SlaughterThe ancient calendar followed by most of the Christian Church for almost two millennia intersperses beauty and awe with violence and death. Aside from Ho… Read More
2011-10-24 03:35
Many of us who watched television as children in the early 1960s included King Leonardo and his Short Subjects (later renamed The King and Odie) in our Saturday morning schedule. One recurri… Read More
2011-09-28 00:55
From the ArchivesQ: Is masturbation a sin?A: I receive this question with a fair degree of regularity. It’s true that the Bible does not specifically prohibit it. However, I believe th… Read More
2011-09-20 02:01
If a man allows himself to be hugged by his ex-girlfriend is he committing adultery?Normally, I'd say no. However, if he finds himself still desiring her, then yes. Of course, the desire wou… Read More
2011-08-15 15:47
Q: You refer to Mary as “God’s mother.” Is that the same as saying “Mother of God”?
A: This question came in response to one of last week’s posts, Jesus I… Read More
2011-08-03 15:07
Q: What are some of the reasons why we celebrate saints’ days?A: Scripture commends our remembering the lives of earlier believers. The writer of Hebrews cites examples in chapter 11… Read More
2011-05-24 01:56
After adding the most recent additions to the Big Blogroll O’ Vark®™© to my links, I thought I’d mention again the usefulness of such resources to fellow bloggers… Read More
2011-05-19 03:12
According to certain people, if you don’t read this column before the weekend, you’ll never have the opportunity. That’s because they’ve been spreading the word that… Read More
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