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Capistrano and Fort Wayne

When the swallows return to the mission grounds of San Juan Capistrano we know that spring has arrived. This year our campus has been blessed with the arrival of a beautiful blue heron. His slender legs and graceful neck easily captivate the attention of the seminary community. Just today we watched him glide from shore [...]

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Finals Week: Food and Fun

I’m sure most people think that all seminarians do is study. And, to be sure, that’s exactly what they do 90 percent of the time. That is what they are here for. If they weren’t studying, we’d be worried. But in those off moments – and when they’re not in chapel, eating, or discussing the [...]

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Good Night and Godspeed.

As I’m sure everyone is aware, Issues Etc. on KFUO has been canceled, and it will be missed. That program had no small part in my decision to go to seminary to study for the pastoral ministry. I have friends, too, from the seminary who either came to historic Lutheranism or to the seminary because [...]

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We Never Have to Learn Anything!?

As I opened the enviable gift of a GPS system this Christmas, I thought to myself, “Wow, I’ll never get lost again!” You just punch in the address, and this pint-sized screen with automated voice-via-satellite will guide you to your destination, right? Well, that’s the concept. However, I’ve found that since I’ve used [...]

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Encouragement for Wives of Future Pastors

But What about Me? Help and Hope for Women Whose Husbands are Considering the Pastoral Ministry
by Julie Stiegemeyer
“Now the LORD said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. …So Abram went, as the LORD had told him, and Lot went [...]

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The Myth of Objectivity

Let me tell you why I love this recent article from Wired magazine. It’s called Big Bang or Big Goof?
Sometimes when I have talked with atheists or skeptics, they work under the assumption that science is about objective facts whereas religion is about irrational leaps of faith. The notion that one’s religious faith [...]

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A few of my favorite things . . .

I have a weakness when I travel: I love to stop and sample the local best. Different parts of the country have their specialties and some places just do things better than anyone else. I’m sure you have your favorite restaurant, pub, clothing store, smoke shop, ice cream joint, bakery, or whatever. Here are [...]