Category Archives: recomended article

What Does in Mean to be Created in the Image of God?

Posted on December 4, 2008 by admin

I want to encourage you to read a recent opinion piece by Amy Julia Becker  entitled Babies Perfect and Imperfect that was published in the November edition of First Things magazine. Becker challenges us to think about what it means … Continue reading →

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Lutherans, Luther, and that Crucifix

Posted on October 6, 2008 by admin

Higher Things magazine has just published a short article about crucifixes in the Lutheran tradition that you  can read by clicking HERE. This article answers several commonly asked questions including: “But, aren’t crucifixes Roman Catholic?” “But, I’ve been a Lutheran … Continue reading →

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Election year preaching

Posted on October 2, 2008 by admin

Mark Galli, senior managing editor of Christianity Today, responds to the report that 31 pastors endorsed a candidate from their pulpits this past Sunday in an article entitled Tempted by Politics: Why many pastors want to, but shouldn’t, endorse candidates … Continue reading →

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The Risen Christ and Down syndrome

Posted on September 30, 2008 by admin

Al Hsu, associate editor at InterVarsity Press, author, and blogger who writes extensively on what it means to do mission in the suburbs has written a very brief reflection on living with his son Elijah, who has down syndrome, and … Continue reading →

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How to live more missionally in suburbia

Posted on September 30, 2008 by admin

Ed Stetzer the Director of Lifeway Research and Lifeway’s Missiologist in Residence. Stetzer was recently interview on his opinions about life and ministry in the suburbs. This interview is short and helpful and I encourage you to read the entire … Continue reading →

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A Clay-Footed People

Posted on July 28, 2008 by admin

Here is a good quote from an excellent article on the dangers of idol worship and the blessings of Grace: I’ve got to believe that nothing would profoundly change the focus, direction, praxis, and reflection of each Christian in this … Continue reading →

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Preaching, Politics, and Jesus Christ

Posted on July 27, 2008 by admin

Please consider reading this short but powerful reflection on preaching and politics by Russell D. Moore entitled The Messiah Channel: Jeremiah Wright & the Conservatives Who Preach Just Like Him. Please keep praying for me, and for every other preacher … Continue reading →

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Why God Doesn’t Fully Explain Pain

Posted on July 15, 2008 by admin

  If you have been following along in the sermon series on 1st Peter you know that the Apostle worked diligently to keep disciples of Jesus Christ attuned to how God was at work in the midst of their struggles.  … Continue reading →

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Artist He Qi

Posted on April 28, 2008 by admin

I am a fan of the artist He Qi. Click HERE and you will find a recent article from Christianity Today about the artist and his work. Click HERE to see He Qi’s online gallery.

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Valley of Vision

Posted on April 20, 2008 by admin

Banner of Truth – Valley of Vision Daily Devotion The Valley of Vision Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, Thou has brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see thee in the … Continue reading →

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Jesus and American Idol

Posted on April 18, 2008 by admin

Calling all American Idol fans..It looks like the disappearance and then reappearance of Jesus on a recent episode of American Idol has caused a fascinating ripple in the blogosphere. I was particularly struck by this quote from the discussion at … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Shmuley Boteach on Six Values for Raising Outstanding Children

Posted on April 17, 2008 by admin

Ok..I’m certainly not an Oprah fan but I have occasionally enjoyed the insights of one of her “friends”, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. The Rabbi recently offered up an excellent reflection on parenting entitled “Six Values for Raising Outstanding Children” – You … Continue reading →

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The Curse of Numbers

Posted on April 16, 2008 by admin

Here is a reflection on the importance of rejoicing in God’s providential care from a Lutheran Army chaplain serving in Afghanistan Though we often do not see it, our rebellion against God incorporates numbers. We take comfort in them instead … Continue reading →

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A Christian Reflects on Life in the Mid-20′s

Posted on April 10, 2008 by admin

The Suburban Christian: Wuthnow on twentysomething life: Young adults lack support systems Many of us experience a quarterlife crisis or what Douglas Coupland called a “mid-twenties breakdown,” defined as “a period of mental collapse occurring in one’s twenties, often caused … Continue reading →

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What the New Testament Church Prayed For….

Posted on April 8, 2008 by admin

What the New Testament Church Prayed For By John Piper January 1, 1995 They called on God to vindicate his people in their cause. And will not God vindicate his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he … Continue reading →

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