Monthly Archives: November 2012

A film about the Creed, from the folks over at First Things.  Of course, it’s from a Roman perspective (twelve articles, instead of the familiar-to-Lutherans three.) As for the question one woman asks, “How often to do we hear sermons on the … Continue reading →

The parish I serve has Thanksgiving service on Wednesday Evening: Liturgically it is Thanksgiving, but this way the Turkey cooking is not interrupted.  (As the Turkey cooker in my own household, I am thankful for this.) Here is the sermon … Continue reading →

“We have… undoubtedly lost a measure of credibility.” Dr. Rowan Williams, outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury. “Very grim day.” Bishop Justin Welby, incoming Archbishop of canterbury. “You do have to respect the individual institutions and the way they work, while giving them a sharp prod.” … Continue reading →

I was doing some research and found the following alternate Introit for Thanksgiving taken from Psalm 136.  This is from the Syriac Lutheran Hymnal (521 AD). Antiphon: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,* /for his steadfast love … Continue reading →

This is the second time I have found CPH employees to be people of integrity.  Even if there are differences of opinion, the people of CPH take there responsibilities seriously, and respond quickly. Good job CPH. And well done Mark Sengele, Editor of youth … Continue reading →

It was suggested that the discussion move to a private forum. This post was therefore removed by the author. Please see HERE for my follow up response.

It was suggested that this discussion move to a private forum.  Therefore, this post have been removed by the author. Please see HERE for my follow up response.

It’s almost like Easter today.  Great joy and happiness abound in the Gospel reading.  As explained, after the jump.

On The Ministry: Celibacy and Marriage One of the great changes in the reformation was that clergy were no longer required to be celibate. This has had a tremendous effect on the Reformation churches.  Not only does it allow for … Continue reading →

So, what would happen if you gave tablet computers, but no instruction at all, to children who had never even seen letters, in a part of the world without electricity? In five months, they will have taught themselves to hack Android. … Continue reading →