I admit my tendency to often base my columns on the insights and observations of other writers. No doubt some of you question whether I have any original thoughts, opinions…
In my introduction to intercessory prayer, I shared some of its historical background and some of its salient characteristics in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions. I wrote: Intercessory prayers…
After reading two recent communications from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, the only conclusion I can come to is this. She just does not get it. The first communication is…
Many of you know that I write intercessory prayers that are posted on the Lutheran CORE website and sent to many individual pastors and congregations. I’ve done this for over…
On September 27 the ELCA released a “Declaration of the ELCA to American Indian and Alaska Native People.” The document contains a full page of confessions to the American Indian…
Lutheran CORE continues to provide monthly video reviews of books of interest and importance. Many thanks to NALC pastor Mark Werner for giving us a review of Heather Ruesch’s book,…
Have you ever been working on a project and felt like you were moving on “automatic”? You hit a rhythm and find yourself going from one step to the next…
“Keeping an International Perspective While Living in an Increasingly Secular Culture” The signs were there, even before this pandemic. North American culture seems to be moving toward an increasingly secular…
“Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might…
Some areas of the USA are experiencing drought in 2021 and yet we still have adequate resources in terms of food and other goods. Our government even helps with assistance…