Forks and Chopsticks – How Traditions and Rites in Church are Culturally Dependent
The fork, or chopsticks? Which is better? Well, that depends who you ask. It depends upon your background, your culture, your experience. If you aren't used to chopsticks, no matter how much you love Chinese or Japanese food, eating can … Read more…
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How to be a Christian on Facebook
I don't think I'm the only Christian, or pastor for that matter, who feels a bit embarrassed by the way other Christians (and pastors are sometimes the worst!) behave on Facebook and other social media sites. "'Look,' they say, 'how … Read more…
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Theses Toward Lutheran Unity
Christianity has always endured, from age to age, unaware of the critique that later ages would have upon her own day. We strive, in spite of the many influences our own time and culture imposes upon us, to be faithful. … Read more…
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Is WORSHIP Anthropocentric or Theocentric? Bad question!
In the context of various discussions about what Christian worship truly is, particularly in the infamous "worship wars" of our day (I know, having a "worship war" is kind of like eating at vegan steakhouse), I've heard several folks try … Read more…
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Why I'm a "SUCKER" for Vampire Stories
For some reason I've always been a "sucker" (pun intended) for vampire stories. While other pastor friends of mine obsess over Star Wars or, Star Trek, it's the mythology of the vampire – particularly as such "mythology" continues to evolve … Read more…
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