As Christians, what do we consider the highest wisdom? Here is an answer to that question from one of the most widely-read devotional books ever written, "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis.
The Highest Wisdom
The Whole, Healed, Put-Together Life: My Sermon on Romans 6:12-23
Jesus has freed us from sin so that we can live the life we were always meant to live, the "whole, healed, put-together life." Here is my sermon on Romans 6:12-23.
Pondering What It Means to Be Lutheran
What does it mean to be Lutheran? In this post, I offer an answer to that question, using one of our most important confessional writings, the "Augsburg Confession," which was officially presented 490 years ago today.
The Eternity that Awaits You
A poem, prayer, psalm, and promise featuring Psalm 1 alongside a poem by R.S. Thomas.
Sonnet for Psalm 42
Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 42, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
The Only Thing to Fear
Jesus tells us not to be afraid, because the only thing to fear is the One who loves us completely. Here is my sermon on Matthew 10:24-39.
Talk about Things Good for Our Souls
The desert fathers and mothers from the 3rd and 4th centuries remind us that when we spend our time criticizing everything, "we drag one another down into the abyss." So let's talk about things that are good for our souls.
Book Review: Run with the Horses by Eugene Peterson
How can we learn to live the good life? I reflect on that question as I review Eugene Peterson's book, "Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best."
Remembering the Emanuel Nine
On the eve of the anniversary of the Charleston church shooting, I share a few of my personal memories of that day and the events that followed.
Sonnet for Psalm 61
Here is a sonnet I wrote for Psalm 61, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
My Pastoral Ponderings 