Jesus is a genius.  Duh . He is God in the flesh, incarnate, with us. Now. By and in the Spirit. In the Word—His Word. Through His body...

THE FOLLOWING IS A RESPONSE TO A GOTTESDIENST BLOG FOUND HERE: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/2025/3/7/seminaries-and-the-early...

At the end of Matthew, in what is referred to as the Great Commission, Jesus charges his disciples—or 11 key followers—to “go make...

Growing up, I was not exposed to religion. My childhood family didn’t attend church, and Jesus was not a name spoken in our home. It...

Friend, I notice a growing angst and indifference in the LCMS.  Angst over rapid decline and loss.  Indifference that wonders if the LCMS...

I don’t like going to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Who does? There are long lines and mostly grumpy workers. I’m grumpy when I’m...

This sounds kind of geeky. Who talks like this? I guess I do when I want to sound smart after reading a book or article written by people...

I recently had the privilege of attending a three-day Lutheran conference here in Phoenix, Arizona, where I had deep and meaningful...

As I’m writing this blog post, a fire is currently spreading just 15 miles away. It has already destroyed thousands of acres of wildlife...

Simon Sinek’s book Start with Why  has revolutionized how leaders think about purpose and influence. The core idea is simple:...

It can be helpful, at times, to step back from in-depth exegesis and examine the broader narratives contained in God’s Word. This...

The pastoral shortage in the LCMS poses a significant challenge, with over 700 current vacancies and many congregations unable to support...

Telling people what to do does not work. Okay, it works in the short term. It does not work well in the long term—not for the person...

I love podcasts. I love the role that podcasts play in shaping the way we walk together as the body of Christ.  For the past eight years,...

Live in the light. . . . Roxy is our little French Bulldog. Roxy has a good life. Most of her days are waiting for me to get home so we...

Do you ever have moments where you wish time could stand still? They are so beautiful. Stunning. Breathtaking.  I recently had one of...

It’s no secret that December is one of the busiest times of the year, especially for leaders in ministry. While the world sings carols of...

I’m overwhelmed…in a good way…mostly.  When the word “overwhelmed” gets used, I believe it is most often used in a negative context.  “I...

Leaders learn the art of diplomatic and frank speech. Leaders who consciously or subconsciously refuse to learn this art will inevitably...

I’m feeling more hopeful about the LCMS recently. It is for a variety of reasons I’ll list below. The primary reason is Jesus. Jesus is...