Recently, we discussed what occupations would be off-limits for Christians–that is to say, not a true calling from God, a.k.a. “vocation.” We talked a little about blackjack dealers. Well, what do you think about this, a group of card counters who give the money they
From Lutheranism to its depths to Lutheranism in its shallows. . . The BBC, of all media, has a feature on the influence of Luther and Lutheranism on Germany’s reactions to the current economic crisis in Europe. This is at best a cultural influence, to
Even fans of Obamacare are admitting how poorly the administration lawyers handled the argument before the Supreme Court. It is as if they didn’t anticipate the opposing arguments, much less prepare an answer for them. It is as if they didn’t even conceive of how
What a sermon we had on Palm Sunday to introduce Holy Week! Pastor Douthwaite preached on Philippians 2:5-8: “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a
What April Fool’s jokes did you find on the internet? Here is one: Richard Branson headed to ‘center of Earth’ – Yahoo! News Canada.
One of my alma maters, the University of Kansas, will play in the NCAA basketball championship game tonight against the University of Kentucky! What is your prognosis? Kansas, Kentucky to Meet in Power-Program Final – ABC News.
The talk radio show Issues, Etc., has a great line-up for Holy Week. This would be a good time to check it out and to see what the big deal is about that program. It airs live from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time
On the surface, Lutherans often seem placid and easy-going, solid folks who don’t make much of a stir. And yet their theology consists of stormy clashes between Law and Gospel, glory vs. the Cross, the dark struggles of anfechtungen, the ecstasy of grace. Lutheran spirituality
Remember my brother Jimmy? He is an accomplished bluegrass musician, among his many talents, and he sent me this notice and this suggestion: I have an idea for your blog. I don’t know if you have heard, but Earl Scruggs died yesterday at age 88.
David Mills has come across a fascinating text online, The Code of Honor;, by John Lyde Wilson. It’s a booklet from 1837 giving the proper etiquette for dueling. It gives the different kinds of insults that require satisfaction, the note the insulted party sends demanding
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