Lutheran – Page 3 – The Lutheran Zephyr

Sanctuary

The Church’s commitment to the immigrant and the refugee is rooted in the command of God and born out of our own experience.

Easter, delayed.

Easter was delayed for me this year. And while part of me feels robbed, I’m also at peace. Because I know that Easter will come again.

Praying by Name for School Teachers and Staff

On Sunday my congregation prayed for the teachers and staff of our community’s schools. We prayed for them by name – over 100 of them. I asked each student in my church to make a list of their teachers and their school staff – office staff, cafeteria staff, maintenance staff, etc.. To help them with thisContinue reading “Praying by Name for School Teachers and Staff”

Why I Left the Revised Common Lectionary Behind

The RCL’s treatment of the Old Testament is almost criminal. And other problems.

Mormon Bashing

“‘All things are lawful,’” but not all things are beneficial. ‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things build up.” – 1 Corinthians 10:23 This week The Current in Westfield and The Current in Carmel included a 12-page “advertising supplement” entitled “Non-Mormon Temple Visitors Guide.” In this “guide” provided by Tri-Grace Ministries of Ephraim, Utah, you’llContinue reading “Mormon Bashing”