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Category Archives: Theology
Theological Influence: Miroslav Volf
One of the projects I have decided to do is to catalog in some small way the influence of some of the major thinkers who have influenced my growth as both a Christian, a pastor and as an individual as … Continue reading
An Ongoing Reference to Luther’s Works
I am a Lutheran pastor but not a Lutheran scholar and the breadth of Luther’s works makes them a staggering task to approach. As a part of my study of various books of the scriptures I have also made it … Continue reading
Posted in Deuteronomy, Ecclesiastes, Historical Reflections, Psalms, Theology
Tagged Deuteronomy, Ecclesiastes, Luther's Works, Martin Luther, Psalms
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The Need to Remember Rightly
On a day when there will be a number of calls to ‘Never Forget’ I want to add a caution that we need to be willing to remember rightly. The destruction and violence of September 11, 2001 cost the 19 … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Culture, Theology
Tagged 2001, Forgiveness, identity, Memory, Reconciliation, September 11
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What I learned about myself, life and God from my child on the Autistic Spectrum: Part 4
This is my final installment on this for the time being. There are certainly more things I have learned but for now this is enough to say. 8. Familial Image of God, this comes more from the experience of being … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology and Philosophy, Theology
Tagged Autism, evil, God, love, relationship
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Two Excerpts for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Fifty years ago today Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote and incredible open letter in response to eight white clergymen in Alabama who had written “A Call for Unity”. The letter still rings true even fifty years later when we read … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Reflections, Theology
Tagged Letter From a Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King
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What I learned about myself, life and God from my son on the Autistic Spectrum: Part 3
5. We often value people for very superficial reasons part 1: There are a whole set of criteria that people are judged by constantly by those around them including, but not limited to: physical appearance and dress, weight, proportions, muscle … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology and Philosophy, Theology
Tagged Autism, communication, competence, God, value
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What I learned about myself, life and God from my son on the autistic spectrum: Part 2
This is part 2 of a reflection in honor of Autism awareness month. 3. We live in an incredibly complex world and human communication is even more complex. Because of what I do, as a pastor, I am constantly interacting … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology and Philosophy, Theology
Tagged Autism, communication, God, Imagination, life, spirituality
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