Monthly Archives: February 2023

I’ve spent time the last couple of years looking at the Collect for the day, comparing it to historic translations, and looking at the theology contained in them. This week we have an odd thing. The historic collect is abandoned … Continue reading →

In the early life of the synod, she was dynamic, nimble, ready to tackle challenges and make necessary changes. District realignments were frequent. Universities and seminaries were founded, moved, consolidated, re-separated, moved again, etc. Facilities were meant to facilitate. At … Continue reading →

In my new (volunteer) position as publisher for Steadfast Press, I find myself adjusting to my own rules. I’m editing a forthcoming book (stay tuned, major announcement coming!) Normally, I start editing, go through the entire book, then review edits. … Continue reading →

I always mean to post sermons. But the week slips away, and often it doesn’t get done. This week I remembered. Sermon for Septuagesima, for those who couldn’t make it to church this Sunday. Mercy is love in action. Mercy … Continue reading →