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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA] Church Council released its recommendations to the denomination's Churchwide Assembly on issues related to sexuality on April 11, 2005, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the most...

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA] Church Council released its recommendations to the denomination's Churchwide Assembly on issues related to sexuality on April 11, 2005, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the most...

The Culture of Death won another big victory in court yesterday, as U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton struck down the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. Her ruling is a classic example of judicial activism at its worst. The...

Martin Peretz is worried that liberalism has no future in America. Editor-in-Chief of The New Republic, Peretz writes of his concern in a major article published in the 90th anniversary issue of his magazine. "Not Much Left," is a cry from the...

Martin Peretz is worried that liberalism has no future in America. Editor-in-Chief of "The New Republic," Peretz writes of his concern in a major article published in the 90th anniversary issue of his magazine. "Not Much Left," is a cry from the...

Forgiveness becomes a decision when the internal operating system of one’s soul is transformed. The power of forgiveness, then, flows from God to you, then, from you to others, and, mercifully, to yourself.

The issue of homosexuality is a "first-order" theological issue as it presents itself in the current cultural debate. Fundamental truths essential to the Christian faith are at stake in this confrontation. These truths range from basic issues of...

No thinking Christian doubts that we live in a shallow culture that is materialistic, narcissistic, and pleasure oriented. The fact is that "Dancing with the Stars" and "American Idol" are far more popular than "The History Channel" or the evening...

The poor are near and dear to God’s heart. How we treat the impoverished is a major concern throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. You simply cannot have the gospel of Jesus and neglect the call to care for impoverished,...

After the umpteenth email, tweet or call saying, “Could you say a few words about why they are myths” following my “25 Myths” blog, I gave in. Fortunately, most wanted just a few lines that could be used in general conversation, not an entire...

Frustration with the human condition has led many mortals astray. Indeed, the primal temptation that came to Adam and Eve in the garden was, in essence, to escape their own creaturely finitude and grasp after knowledge that had been forbidden...

After outlining “25 Myths” in Monday’s blog, I thought it equally important to follow it up with “25 Truths” to address why each of them is considered a myth. So here we go with a few thoughts on each that can be used in general conversation, not...

The Bible has much to say about sleep. And like food and water, the passages cover the physical, emotional, and spiritual metaphorical aspects of sleep. What does the Bible say about sleep?

While Scripture calls those who would shepherd to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel, congregants must be careful not to dehumanize those that lead with the assumption that they are superhuman.

This king and priest, Melchizedek, continues to bring insight to believers regarding the redemptive story God is telling, revealing God had a messianic plan from the very beginning.

Above all, President Ronald W. Reagan was a great leader. His vision of leadership steered his personal performance as President, as well as his vision for America's leadership in the world. Today, as the nation celebrates and remembers...