A-musement (2 May)
It has been almost three months since we've had any a-musement around here!!! So here's my favorite T-mobile commercial of all time...probably because I see this conversation happening around our dinner table in about 7 or 8 more years:
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Disclaimer: I have no . . .
True Champions
Thank God there are some real role models left in the sports world... 
I've railed against poor role models in sports in the not too recent past, but I saw this story today that gives me real hope. This event will doubtless fail to receive the amount of media attention it should, and those who read about these two ladies will . . .
Interesting Thoughts on Ascension Day
With respect to Reformed and Lutheran differences in understanding, Dr. Gene Veith has made some interesting observations about the significance of Christ's ascension into heaven. He writes:
It’s odd that the significance of Christ’s ascension is taken in two opposite ways: The Reformed say that it means Christ is . . .
Differences Between Lutheranism and Evangelicalism
This morning (here), Josh has made some keen observations on the differences between Lutheranism and contemporary American Evangelicalism. While he specifically points out the differences as those between Lutheranism and 'what goes on at a megachurch,' his points are spot on with respect to the larger world of Evangelicalism as a . . .
An Ascension Day Confession
Lord Jesus, when you were about to depart into heaven, you lifted your hands in blessing and promised to be with us always. Even though your word confirms your presence in our lives, we are a sinful people, in need of your forgiveness. We confess that we have been indifferent and forgotten your blessing. Instead, we . . .
Poetry--Longing for the Sea
Note: It has been over four months since I have posted any poetry, original or otherwise. I hope to get back to this practice, as poetry, no doubt, is good for the soul.
Sea Longing
A thousand miles beyond this sun-steeped wall
Somewhere the waves creep cool along the sand,
The ebbing tide forsakes the listless . . .
Luther on Loving Our Enemies
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.For if you love those . . .
