christianity

  • A few pastoral thoughts on the brokenness of this world…

    I was able to write a letter for my congregation regarding some of the events that have occurred over the last few days. Hopefully these words can be beneficial for you too. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ at Saint… Continue reading

    A few pastoral thoughts on the brokenness of this world…
  • On saying goodbye

    Saying goodbye to people you care about is never fun. And even though you may be sad, God is with you. Continue reading

    On saying goodbye
  • Joy and Sadness

    I am not always great with my emotions. Sometimes they are bigger than they need to be. Sometimes they are kept buried when should be shown. Sometimes (most of the time) I wear them on my face. And that is… Continue reading

    Joy and Sadness
  • A Grateful Cardinal

    I am grateful for my time at CUAA. And I lament what is happening to CUAA right now. Continue reading

    A Grateful Cardinal
  • A Path Forward

    How can you and I help make a difference in the LCMS? Continue reading

    A Path Forward
  • “And who is my neighbor?”

    Luke 10 records The Parable of the Good Samaritan. It is a fascinating discussion between Jesus and the lawyer about how to gain eternal life. They both initially come to the same conclusion, that eternal life is found in the… Continue reading

    “And who is my neighbor?”
  • Is it lawful…?

    Matthew 22 gives us an account of Jesus and the Pharisees interacting with a question about taxes and Rome. The Pharisees ask Jesus, “Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” After… Continue reading

    Is it lawful…?
  • Why start now?

    One reason that I have decided to start writing again is that in some minor way, I would like to affect positive change in my church body, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). I believe positive change is needed because,… Continue reading

    Why start now?