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Thoughts on Going Tech

During discussion of Romans 5 and the contrast between the First Adam and the Second Adam, one of the members was blown away at the “design” of our salvation. It’s typology, and she was impressed. The discussion continued and I thought of the perfect analogy of God’s “Deep Magic” as C.S. Lewis would call it: [...]

Blue Ribbon Task Force and Analysis Part Three:The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Good
Again, I was impressed with the overall demeanor and forthrightness of the Task Force. They have been responsive to questions and criticism and changed much of their recommendations over time. They do appear to be genuine and actively listening to the concerns and needs of those who have responded.
And many of their recommendations are [...]

Blue Ribbon Task Force Report and Analysis Part Two

In this part I will address the content of the presentation and the recommendations of the Task Force in more detail, reporting on some of the major changes and providing information gleaned from the Q&A portions of the presentation. Part Three will offer my analysis and commentary on the good, bad and ugly of the [...]

Fat Tuesday Delay

This is just a note to say that my second post regarding the Restructuring Presentation will be delayed a day or two as I get ready for Ash Wednesday along with meetings and other appointments.
Happy Fat Tuesday!!

Blue Ribbon Task Force Report and Analysis: Part One

Part One: A Summary of the Event
My report and analysis will be divided into three parts. First, I will provide a general look at what happened at the conference. In part two I will offer and comment upon the content of the presentations and a portion of the questions raised and answers given, with emphasis [...]

Regional Gathering Update

I’m back from the BRTFSSG Regional Gathering. That’s “Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance.” As you no doubt figured out, live blogging wasn’t an option. They didn’t provide power in the Hall and I had trouble trying to connect to the ‘net. Sigh.
So I took copious notes and asked a number of [...]

Lost Man Found and Answered Prayer

Ed Sutter, a friend of a member here, went missing Sunday morning. He left for his church at 9:30 and never showed up there, nor back at his home. At 88 and in poor health, his friends and family were very worried about him.
Sheriff’s deputies, search and rescue and observation planes looked for him Monday [...]

Off To Dallas Soon for the Regional Gathering

I’m heading to Dallas this weekend for the regional Pre-Convention gathering of delegates. The purpose of this is to be briefed on the restructuring proposals that the LCMS will be voting on this Summer. No, I’m not a delegate to the Convention, but as 3rd VP of the Oklahoma District, my District President asked me [...]

John 2:1-11 Sermon in Wordle

Merry Christmas!

It has been quiet around here because things haven’t been quiet elsewhere. We had a lovely white Christmas, apart from the high winds and blowing snow and canceled Christmas Eve service. Sigh. I hated to do that, but it was very dangerous around 4 pm. We are simply not equipped to deal with it in [...]

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