I am an institutional type. I love our Lutheran institutions. From our seminaries to our publishing house to our relief organizations to the churchwide structure itself, I appreciate their work and pray that they continue to be effective ministries pointing to and living out of the cross of Christ. Let us thank God for theirContinue reading “On being an instituitional type”
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“Bringing People to Christ”
I saw this slogan on the sign of a Lutheran (ELCA) congregation recently. And I think I understand what they mean by this. But I wonder – is it possible to "bring" people to Christ? Where is Christ located, and how do I bring people there? (I know I can bring people to the mallContinue reading ““Bringing People to Christ””
Why I am Lutheran
A few days ago I resolved to write a "Why I am Lutheran" post. Damn, that seemed so easy at the time. What follows is hardly comprehensive and probably filled with various heresies. But it is what comes to mind right now. I love being Lutheran, for better or for worse. Because Lutherans know thatContinue reading “Why I am Lutheran”
More Proof that Brian McLaren is part Lutheran
As I make my way through Brian McLaren’s a Generous Orthodoxy, I see more and more proof that Mr. McLaren is at least part Lutheran, even though "Lutheran" fails to make it into his book’s paragraph-length subtitle. For one, he pays us Lutherans a nice complement: If you want a feel for the richness ofContinue reading “More Proof that Brian McLaren is part Lutheran”
Brian McLaren – closet Lutheran?
In the 29-word subtitle to his a Generous Orthodoxy, Brian McClaren doesn’t mention that he might be (part) Lutheran (he does claim inheritances from various other traditions, including methodist, calvinist, catholic, anglican, charismatic, green, etc.). But in defining salvation, McClaren echoes the Lutheran understanding of Law & Gospel: Salvation is what happens when we experienceContinue reading “Brian McLaren – closet Lutheran?”
The Lutheran Zephyr 