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“Here I Stand” Poem
How awesome is this? Jeffrey Kemper wrote a poem titled “Here I Stand” in commemoration of Luther standing before Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms on April 18, 1521. And Lutheran Witness...
View ArticleFour Dangers of Ex Corde Prayers
Bryan Wolfmueller was on Issues, Etc., last week and ended up talking about ex corde prayer. Ex Corde prayers are prayers “from the heart.” They are often juxtaposed against written or corporate...
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Overwriting
I found time to read a novel recommended by my mother-in-law. It’s called Unwritten by Charles Martin. He isn’t a Lutheran so I’m not reviewing the book here, but I enjoyed the read and was thinking...
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On These Black Sands
So, I’m not having the easiest of transitions between homeschooling and summer. I just can’t get on top of what I’m supposed to be doing. My solution? Read the preview copy of Lutheran author Vanessa...
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Windward Shore
Lutheran author Sharon Hinck has a new release: Windward Shore, Book 3 of The Dancing Realms series. So, the first book in this series, Hidden Current was a 2020 Christy Award Winner, Visionary! That’s...
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LW in 2021: Part 2
Great news! Lutheran Witness editor Rev. Roy Askins just posted an article, Write for LW in 2021: Part 2, giving us writers a heads’ up for article themes in the second half of the year! Is Lutheran...
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An Amish Surprise (Berlin Bookmobile Series)
Today is the release date for An Amish Surprise, Book 2 of the Berlin Bookmobile Series by Lutheran author—and New York Times and USA Today bestselling author—Shelley Shephard Gray. Here’s a link to my...
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State of the Arts
Today’s post is a review of Gene Veith’s book, State of the Arts: From Bezalel to Mapplethorpe. State of the Arts Review I am not someone with skills as a visual artist. I am more the type to revere...
View ArticleLutheran teachers for 2021-2022
I’d like to gather names of Lutheran teachers for 2021-2022. More specifically (because we have HUGE NUMBERS of Lutheran teachers), I’m looking for Lutherans teaching (a la cart) online classes or...
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Falsehood and Fallacy
Lutheran author and scholar Bethany Kilcrease has just released a very important book: Falsehood and Fallacy: how to Think, Read, and Write in the Twenty-First Century. It’s blurb from the University...
View ArticleHappy Birthday
Happy birthday to me! Buy my books and leave reviews! Ha ha haa Seriously, we’ve had family in town for my oldest daughter’s confirmation so I’m taking a little blogging break. Sure is good to be with...
View ArticleKintz Retires
Wow! I just found out that Dr. Bruce Kintz retires from serving as President & CEO of Concordia Publishing House after 15 years (or 22 years)! God’s richest blessings on Dr. Kintz and his family. I...
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What’s Lost?
TOMORROW is the release day for What’s Lost? A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story. Yep. Book 15! This one is another short story. Will Ray Keating have a summer sale like he often does? I don’t know, but...
View ArticleThe Formula of Concord: The Epitome and Solid Declaration
The Formula of Concord: The Epitome and Solid Declaration (The Concordia Reader’s Edition) (The Concordia Reader’s Edition) Paperback – May 28, 2021 The Formula of Concord discusses and settles various...
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Zechariah
Blessed Memorial Day! Wishing you well! Today CPH releases the latest in the Concordia Commentary series: Zechariah by Dr. Reed Lessing! I can’t help but think that Zechariah will be a very interesting...
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Come Back to Me
Today Lutheran author Jody Hedlund releases a new book, Come Back to Me. If you recall, Jody has written over 30 novels and won awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Awards. Here’s an...
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The Bulletproof Missionary
If I’m remembering correctly, the CPH Reads summer program started yesterday. Good thing I have lots of book recommendations for your summer reading! Including The Bulletproof Missionary by Keriz...
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Run, Run
I love Rachel Kovaciny. Have I mentioned that lately? She takes folk stories and reimagines them into real Western life. She writes both books and short stories (which often relate to books) and her...
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Kickstarter for Pastoral Mental Health
Here’s something neat: an LCMS pastor, Rev. Kirk Triplett, recently earned his doctorate, researching pastoral mental health. In particular, he studied their positive mental health as influenced by the...
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What’s Lost Review
Last week Lutheran author Ray Keating released book 15 in his Pastor Stephen Grant Series: What’s Lost? This latest installment is another novella, written in the style of a journal. Below: my What’s...
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