Me? God? and the World? (Scribbles and Doodles and PowerPoint Presentations) We’ve started our “Saturday in the Scriptures” class at East Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Detroit. If you’d like to follow along with our study you can access the supplemental materials at the “eXPlain it” online learning portal. Here’s a couple of videos to show […]
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and […]
“Ekklesia” is a greek word that refers to the Church as a “gathering”, an “assembly”, or, as the Apostles Creed states, “a communion of saints”. In the New Testament it describes those who have been … called out (1 Peter 2:9-12) gathered (Acts 2:42-47) and going in the name of Jesus. (Matthew 28:18-20) In the early church, these “ekklesias” met […]
We are beggars; this is true! Martin Luther Martin Luther described the life of the Christian as “vita passiva” (Latin for “the receptive life”). When it comes to the forgiveness of sins, a clear conscience and reconciliation with God, we offer nothing. No works. No merits. Rather, through the gift of faith, we cling solely to the […]
What Does a Missionary Do? That’s a good question. Best answer (and example that I currently have) is what Philip does when the Holy Spirit directs him to go and listen, and then speak, to an Ethiopian sitting in his chariot. In Acts 8 the Holy Spirit instructs Philip to go up to a chariot […]
My connection with Lutherans in Africa didn’t start with a visit from Rev. James May (LIA’s executive director) or a mission presentation or even an email or phone conversation. It all started with a phrase posted bold and centered on the LIA website. It’s just a handful of words but underneath those words are a […]
We just finished up a week long youth seminar and Christmas Day celebration with the Kenyan Youth. Now back to Nairobi for a night’s rest and then back to the United States. Thank you for all of your prayers and encouragement. The Lord bless and keep us with all of the gifts that come through […]
We’re finishing up our time at the Lutheran School of Theology at the foot of the Ngong Hills just outside of Nairobi, Kenya. The students just finished taking their final exam for the seminar on “Finding Christ in the Psalms” and, after about 8 weeks, they are finally returning home. After the first of the […]
I am currently at Lutherans in Africa’s School of Theology at the foot of the Ngong Hills, west of Nairobi. This last week I began teaching “Finding Christ in the Psalms”. It’s a much needed study, first, for my own life and ministry, as well as for the African students and pastors. We hold on […]
The Lord be praised, we arrived in Kenya without incident. On Monday, I will continue the Fall semester training at Lutherans In Africa’s School of Theology. I’ll be teaching a two week intensive course on “Finding Christ in the Psalms”. It will be a seminar that I need for my own life and ministry. I […]
In December I’ll be heading back to Kenya, Africa to work with Rev. James May and Lutherans in Africa. LIA’s mission is “to form African Lutherans to be Teachers of the Faith”. I’ll be teaching “Finding Christ in the Psalms” at LIA’s new Lutheran School of Theology just outside of Nairobi, Kenya at the foot of Ngong Hills. To view a […]
