The Latest Articles
The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
On ‘Silas Marner’: An Enduring Life
Even though Eppie required everything of him, Silas was broken open in total concern for her and doggedly determined to raise her through childhood.
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Easter is coming — no FOOLIN’!
Though the Gospel we preach may be “a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles,” God’s beloved children are no fools. We know what really happened on Easter.
The sights and sounds of Holy Week
Even though we know how the story of Christ’s passion ends, the sacred readings, hymns and services of Holy Week keep our longing for Easter fresh and real each and every year.
They need us to be Lutheran
“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Cor.1:18).
The right response to #MeToo? #Repent
The past months have seen allegations of sexual abuse made against some of the most powerful men in America. Many of these men say they’re sorry. Now what?
Letting these gifts be blessed
Our marriages and families, and we ourselves, are better for shared mealtimes. So how do we cherish these gifts together on a regular basis?
What to give up for Lent?
Lent is not so much a time of “giving things up” as it is a time for adding things that increase our awareness of God’s mercy in Christ Jesus.