Faith & the Church – Page 89 – The Lutheran Zephyr

Preaching as Movie Advertisement

Have you heard? There’s a contest offering a free trip to London and cash for a sermon that includes references to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. The winner will be drawn at random. Just click on the link above for more information on how you can become a marketingContinue reading “Preaching as Movie Advertisement”

Child of God, Child of Divorce

I am both – a child of God by baptism, and a child of divorce by legal settlement some 28 years ago. And even at age 31, the legacy of my parents’ divorce continues to inform and influence my daily life. It is a pervasive kind of presence, an all-too-consistant constant in my life. ThroughContinue reading “Child of God, Child of Divorce”

When Going to Church is a Political Act

In a politics-meets-religion-meets-blunt-international-diplomacy gesture, President George W. Bush attended a Christian worship service in China this morning. Good for him. If I were President, I probably would have done the same thing (which might be only the second time in his presidency that I could say I agree with him – the first being whenContinue reading “When Going to Church is a Political Act”

Faith in Daily Life presentation

It’s done. And it’s not too bad, I don’t think. Six pages, single-spaced. With an intro, break-out questions throughout, etc., it should last me about an hour. I’ve never really done something like this. Gosh, I can’t imagine what professors go through – especially rookies – writing several 60-90 minute lectures each week . .Continue reading “Faith in Daily Life presentation”

God in the ordinary – making progress

In a previous post I explained that I’m struggling with how to articulate God’s presence in the daily grind for a presention I’m offering this Sunday. To help me with this question, I gathered lots of books from my wife’s library, went online, and even scoured Luther’s Work on CD-ROM for references to vocation, baptism,Continue reading “God in the ordinary – making progress”