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The mighty tree. A symbol of the power and beauty of creation, proud surveyor of the natural world and a beacon of hope standing tall above manmade structures. But what is the tree without its roots? Christians have spent millennia contemplating the “fruit” of trees as a metaphor for spiritual health and expression. We have … Read More “Arboreal Theology” »
The Good Samaritan is renowned for his righteous and self-less behavior toward the man on the side of the road. Martha was condemned by Jesus for “trying to do the right thing.” Mary was praised for “doing nothing.” What’s the deal? These are important theological lessons and should be reflected upon at length. A few … Read More “Martha’s Lesson” »
I’ll just say it: I’m a Lutheran Pastor and I was raised Pentecostal… Honestly, I use to tell my Lutheran friends just to see how they’d respond. What I discovered quickly was that they didn’t respond! They didn’t care. They knew I was different. And they knew I wasn’t like them, at least initially. I … Read More “Ponderings of a Pentecostal” »
Knowing your Christian Worship Liturgical calendar can be a source of great inspiration throughout the year. For instance, the cold months of January through March, when your home is cold and your mood is subdued can enhance your awareness of spiritual darkness. A darkness that visited the earth as Christ’s ministry on earth came to … Read More “Liturgical Colors and The Church Year” »
Last week’s bulletin cover was provocative for many reasons. It is an artists rendering of Galatians 5:16-17, “the Spirit is at war with the flesh…” Why is the Spirit of God at war with the flesh? For many reasons (which were listed in the text). However, the main, all encompassing reason God’s loving, charitable, peaceful, … Read More “The Spirit Is At War With the Flesh…Why?” »
