Monthly Archives: May 2021

Sine Screenime (Latin: Without Screens)

Our whole lives are lived in front of screens today. I’m staring at one. So are you. We work, learn, even do medical care via screen today. Our kids look at nothing else. They wake up, spend hours in front … Continue reading

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Continuing Education / Master Class Opportunity

I am beyond excited to announce this: A Continuing Education Class in Catechesis, this summer in Pine Bluffs Wyoming! Here are all the details: Continuing Education / Master Class in Catechesis Cost: $50. (For the class. See other details below) … Continue reading

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Satan Opposes Prayer: Sermon for Rogate

Satan has been working overtime in the last year to keep the church from gathering to pray. Don’t fall for it. The church is the church at prayer. Here is my sermon on the topic: James tells us “We are … Continue reading

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The Call is from God, not the People

Today the LCMS commemorates a local Saint – but one who had a tremendous effect on Christians throughout the world. It’s CFW Walther day. It’s not an overstatement to say that, without him, Confessional Lutheranism might not have survived past … Continue reading

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Already a Conflict

I’m doing some research into Aristotle for a class I’ll be teaching later this summer on Catechesis. (Stay tuned for more details on that, but if you will be anywhere near Southeast Wyoming the first part of August, save a … Continue reading

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Finally Following the Advice

Every three years or so, I remember Saint Gregory Nazianzen as I head off to convention. This year, I am actually following the advice he gives and remaining home for contemplation and prayer. For my part, if I am to … Continue reading

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Diploma of Vocation

I’ve been getting requests for the Diploma of Vocation I put together – it has the advantage of not being modernistic and ugly. Not that the beauty of the certificate makes it valid. But, if you’re receiving a call from … Continue reading

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Sermon for Cantate

The season of Easter could be called the season of Baptism. In the early church, the catechumens would be baptized at the Easter Vigil – midnight between Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. The resurrection of the Lord is the source … Continue reading

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