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Homily on Luke 11:14-28

Third Sunday in LentFebruary 24, 2008Text: Lk 11.14-28We don’t know much about the man who was possessed by the demon in Luke chapter 11.We don’t know his name or where he came from.We don’t know how...

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Challenge of Islam

It's not very politically correct, and in some quarters is not even safe, to say that Islam is a problem. A couple of years ago, I spent several days in the Kenya/Sudan border town of Lokichoggio in...

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Across the Universe

All I can say is "Wow!" Julie and I watched Across the Universe this evening after a romantic dinner at the Glenbrook Mall food court. It's a terrific film, particularly for music lovers. When was the...

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Cats and Dogs: Images of Human Nature

We have two cats and one dog. Our dog happens to be one of the most popular breeds, a Golden Retriever. Living with these animals, I enjoy observing their behavior especially as they relate to Julie...

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Vampire Author's Second Novel About Jesus

I'm thoroughly enjoying Anne Rice's second novel about Jesus, having read and enjoyed the first when it came out. It's called, Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana. Her first novel about Jesus which...

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The Annunciation

I posted a commentary on the incarnation and abortion over at the seminary blog. Go here to check it out.

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Satanists At Large

I've been doing some research lately on the history and practice of Satanism. I just finished Lure of the Sinister: The Unnatural History of Satanism, in which the author, Gareth Medway, argues that...

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Making the Internet Obsolete

Did you just figure out how to get online a year ago? Have you only recently discovered what "Googling" means? Well, get ready for the next information technology paradigm shift.European scientists are...

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Supporting "Issues, Etc."

I think this is great! South Wisconsin District Votes Unanimously to Support "Issues, Etc."

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New Way to Search Online

I don't know yet what I think of Stumpedia. It's interesting. I've been adding a bunch of links. You should too.

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Remind Me Not to Go to Congo...

Penis Theft Panic Hits City

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Candy Coating Jesus

A great pal has this short insightful post on his blog, The Lutheran Logomaniac.In case you've wondered at the recent scarcity of posts here, I have been putting most of my blogging energy recently...

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The Best Burger's in the World

I'm back in my hometown area, Kansas City, MO, doing a bit of recruiting for the seminary. I do love being here. One thing I'd nearly forgotten about is the legendary Winstead's burger joint. I'm glad...

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Christ Academy Sermon, 2008

June 21, 2008Text: Colossians 2: 1-12When I was a teenager - about 150,000 years ago - I was a pretty big fan of riding roller coasters. The amusement park near where I grew up in Kansas City, MO is...

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Dark Knight of the Soul

St. Paul wrote: "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think...

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Vacation to D.C. and Beyond

Our family left Friday night for our annual two week vacation. For the past several years, we've gone to Colorado (Denver, Colo Springs, Rocky Mtn National Park, Grand Lake, Glenwood Springs), which we...

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St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord (obsvd)

Text: Luke 1:39-55There are only 133 shopping days left until Christmas.If you are like most people, here in the middle of the August heat and humidity, Christmas is probably the farthest thing from...

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An Amazing Tool for Writers

A Visual Dictionary.I think this is amazing! A dictionary which uses visual dynamics to show how a word relates to other words while defining it. You have to see it.

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Useful Quiz for Voters

Thanks to SouthCon for this nifty tool. A page called Glassbooth can show you which of the presidential candidates most closely shares your views on a variety of subjects.

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Sexual Harassment: Judge Approved

A Russian judge ruled that it is acceptable for men to sexually harass women in the workplace because such behavior helps to insure the survival of the species. No, you know what would really help the...

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