Category Archives: Church

Stability in an unstable world

Posted on May 29, 2009 by me

This is a pretty cool video about a growing Lutheran church in Tulsa (yes, Lutherans in Tulsa!). One aspect of liturgical worship I keep coming back to is intentionality.  Many contemporary churches are blown to and fro, if not by … Continue reading →

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Life and Liturgy

Posted on May 17, 2009 by me

I am picking up where I left off a couple of weeks ago, talking about liturgical worship.   If you recall, I’ve gone through the entire Lutheran liturgy from the old “Red” 1958 Service Book and Hymnal, interspersed with a few … Continue reading →

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A little theological humor at the expense of the emerging church

Posted on May 4, 2009 by me

This is a slightly modified version of a joke I heard yesterday in church: Three pastors – an evangelical, a Roman Catholic priest, and an emergent pastor – died and found themselves at Heaven’s Gate with St. Peter.  Peter explained … Continue reading →

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The Lutheral Liturgy, Part 5: The Communion

Posted on April 20, 2009 by me

For newcomers, I’ve been writing a series of posts on the Lutheran Liturgy as found in the 1958 Service Book & Hymnal, filling it in with other liturgical-related posts.  I’m learning much in the process, and will probably continue to … Continue reading →

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