Posted in Church History, Confessional Languages, Devotional Thoughts, Lutheran Resources, Lutheranism, Pastoral Resources, Theological Tidbits, tagged daniel deutschlander, des pfarrers predigt an sich selbst, lutheran pastor, lutheran shepherd, means of grace, pastoral ministry, theology of the cross on 9 June 2008 | 6 Comments »
As I passed through our synod’s ministerial education system and especially as my education became more focused at the end of college and into seminary, I and my schoolmates, like those before us, sought the answer to the question….
What does it mean to be a Lutheran pastor?
Seeking and understanding the answer to that question didn’t [...]
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Posted in Books, Church History, Devotional Thoughts, Luther Resources, Lutheran Confessions, Lutheran Resources, Pastoral Resources, tagged devotional life, devotional resources, lectio divina, lutheran study bible, simple way to pray, spiritual reading, treasury of daily prayer, using devotional classics on 28 May 2008 | 5 Comments »
One of the most important aspects of a shepherd’s life and ministry is probably one of his most common struggles - his devotional life.
I have to admit I’ve wrestled with my devotional life for years. I’ve especially noticed the struggle since I entered the ministry. I know I’m not alone in this. Few are the [...]
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Posted in Church History, Devotional Thoughts, Hymns, Luther Resources, Pastoral Resources, Worship, tagged call day, come holy ghost creator blest, holy spirit, komm gott schopfer, ordination, pentecost, streams, trinity, trinity sunday, veni creator spiritus, wels on 21 May 2008 | No Comments »
Veni, Creator Spiritus, mentes tuorum visita,
Imple superna gratia quae tu creasti, pectora.
Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest, and make our hearts your place of rest;
Come with your grace and heav’nly aid, and fill the hearts which you have made.
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As our Pentecost and Trinity celebrations come to a close, I am reminded of one of my favorite [...]
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While going through some old Seminary files recently, I came across the hymn below that I wrote for our graduation. It was my first and only attempt at hymn writing. I wrote it as a prayer for our class as the Lord scattered us across the country to serve him as under-shepherds of his flocks.
I [...]
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Posted in Church History, Devotional Thoughts, Lutheran Resources, Pastoral Resources, tagged wisconsin lutheran seminary, martin luther college, luther preparatory school, graduation, call day, 2 corinthians 12:9, sufficient grace on 19 May 2008 | No Comments »
Are there certain times of year (besides Christmas and birthdays), when you get a little nostalgic?
I always get a little nostalgic this time of year.
In his infinite wisdom, the Lord changed May 18-21 into some of the biggest days in my life. On those days in different years, the Lord ended chapters in my life [...]
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