Monthly Archives: May 2018

It is quickly moving from “a few years back” to “many years ago”, but that does not mean it’s importance has lessened. There was a terrible atrocity. There was an attempt on the part of our civic leaders to have … Continue reading →

As a pastor, I pick a lot of hymns. The goal of any hymn should be to confess Christ. This means that a lot of “old favorites” are not really appropriate for the Divine Service. No agony there. If it … Continue reading →

Shamelessly adapted from Luther’s Ascension Day sermon: We finally come to the feast of the Ascension. There really isn’t much to do. On Christmas we sing carols and light candles. On Palm Sunday we wave palms, On Good Friday we … Continue reading →

Our District President is giving his state of the district report. That’s always good in our district – and often the best part of the convention. Today he is speaking about the importance of the wider church, as we share … Continue reading →

Today is the feast of Saint Athanasius. In honor of that, I quote Saint Gregory Nazianzen, who wrote a lovely oration in honor of Athanasius some years later. This is not from that oration, nor does it at all relate … Continue reading →