Category Archives: Church

Reminder of a kinder, gentler (Lutheran) time

Posted on October 3, 2009 by me

Whenever I visit my home town of Hallock, MN (which isn’t often), I am reminded – a lot – of Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon. Besides all of the small-town weirdness and the Lutheran culture, there’s something simple and nice and … Continue reading →

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If you like singing in church, thank Martin Luther

Posted on September 26, 2009 by me

The BBC has produced a very nice documentary on the Lutheran influence in worship, paying particular attention to Bach, probably the most well-known Lutheran organists and composers.  It’s fascinating – anyone who has an interest in worship music should find … Continue reading →

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Do evangelicals really need a Manifesto?

Posted on September 22, 2009 by me

I just read a post about the apparent failure of “The Evangelical Manifesto,” something I didn’t even know existed.  I guess that would support the idea that it failed.  I skimmed through the post and the Manifesto, and was left … Continue reading →

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Tradition!

Posted on September 14, 2009 by me

No, I’m not trying out for Fiddler on the Roof.  I’ve been thinking a bit lately about the concept of Tradition (and tradition) in church theology.  Yeah, I know, I tend to think about some obscure things.  First, a little … Continue reading →

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