The Latest Articles
The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
On “Hamlet”: What It Means “To Be”
Shakespeare's "Hamlet" invites audiences to contemplate what it means to truly "be."
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Mocking the bully Death
In the end, no matter how hard you work to avoid it, death towers over you and remorselessly says, “I win. I always do.” And ...
In defense of Mother’s Day
We should take a little time to bless the mothers in our congregations, to thank them, pray for them, encourage them and support them.
Let’s want better for our children
It’s not hard to pick up on what the world around us wants us to want for our children. But what would God have us ...
Jesus Christ alone
Jesus was crucified, and He hung on the cross until death — alone. He understands loneliness. He understands sadness. He understands suffering.
A Holy Week identity crisis
If we truly examine our words and actions, we are forced to admit that we have sometimes echoed Peter's words: “I know not the man!”
Save the offering
Online giving may soon make passing the plate during Sunday morning worship services practically obsolete. But at what theological cost?