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Reviewing the “Field Test”: Part 3, Fatal Flaws and a Prescription for Recovery
In Part 1, I reviewed some of the strengths of the Revised Catechism Field Test. In Part 2, I looked at some new things that didn’t quite work. In Part 3, I go over what I see as problems that … Continue reading
Free Resource for Circuit Visitors
A FB friend was appointed CV. He mentioned that he would be restoring the practice of visitation in his circuit, and was working on resources for that. The Council of Presidents was given the assignment almost four years ago to prepare … Continue reading
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Reviewing the “Field Test”: Part 1, the Good
The Field Test of “An Explanation of Martin Luther’s Small Catechism” has been mailed to every pastor in synod for comment. An online survey has been set up for pastors to give feedback. But such a short-form response seemed inadequate … Continue reading
The Perfect Gift Idea…
My family doesn’t give books as Christmas gifts. We give them for Epiphany. Why make this confession now? Because my mini-book “Evolution: A Defense Against” probably won’t be ready in time for Christmas. One of my reviewers is chocked full … Continue reading
Sermon for Trinity 18
There are different types of questions. There are honest, sincere questions. We see such a question from the Blessed Virgin Mary when the angel announces that she will bear the savior. “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” … Continue reading
Evolution: Still wrong
Over at Teach These Things, you can download – for free! – session 8 of Teach These Things. It’s the one were we look at the implications and shortcoming of evolution. For those who want more, I taught a class … Continue reading
Free to Good Home (Or Classical Schools)
I realized as I was looking for it on my Hard Drive, that I never posted the Latin Litinia Correcta (Luther’s Latin Litany in Latin). Given that Latin is in the name, you might think it’s easy to find online. Hah-hah-hah! … Continue reading
The Life of the Church, and the Synod’s Future
I’ve noticed this convention cycle that everyone is saying a few words about what they look for in a synod President. I didn’t realize that was a thing. I’m so out of the loop. I guess this is a result … Continue reading
The Company You Keep…
From the same quality publishing house that brought you A Case for Character: Toward a Lutheran Virtue Ethic comes a new book about the origins of Christianity. According to a review (I will not be purchasing this one, so I must rely … Continue reading
How the War On Drugs Helped To Destroy The Free Exercise of Religion
Major Premise: Hard cases make bad law. Minor Premise: The Supreme Court deals with hard cases. Conclusion…? Back in 1990, the Supreme Court had a hard case. (Employment Division vs. Smith) If someone was using drugs because their religion required it (the Native … Continue reading
Musings of a Circuit Riding Parson 