Archive for August, 2006
The Burr in Fort Wayne
What a day!
This morning, a friend of Julie’s came to help us load our cars and close up the parsonage. Then at about 10:45, we drove away in separate cars. Julie took the dog and the boy. I took the two cats. I had to zip by the library to return [...]
He Looks How I Feel
This image of my handsome and incredibly photogenic 11 year old son shows pretty much how all the Stiegemeyers feel today.
This morning, I preached my final sermon as the pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church, Brentwood, Pa. Our district president, Dr. John Brunner, was there to assist and offer prayers and a blessing for me [...]
Yes, It’s Really Happening
The Stiegemeyer clan is moving. The movers have invaded our home, packed our stuff and are finishing loading the truck today. Talk about having your whole life thrown into a flurry.
I remain excited about my future working at the seminary. (Read this). But I have to admit it was kinda sad [...]
You Know You’re Not Reformed If…
Pr. Kim Riddlebarger has the answer here.
FYI – A Reformed Christian is one of the Calvinist persuasion.
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Clown Led Worship?
By the logo, you can tell that this is an ELCA congregation, not a LCMS congregation. But I’m not gloating. Many within our own beloved synod, at times, stumble into these eccentricities.
This is soooooo 1975. Like all those Puff, the Magic Dragon love songs that get recycled as “contemporary” worship. Who [...]
An Uninformed Populace
One theme people often hear me sound is the importance of having a theologically well-informed laity in the church. But a similar concern I have is American voters who don’t understand the world they live in. Just as poorly catechized believers can cause havoc in churches – esp when put in positions of [...]
Your Own Personal Easter
Below is a sermon I will preach in about one hour at a memorial service for a grief support group that our congregation offers. I don’t often post sermons on my blog, but this one is short so I thought, “why not?”
Stepping Stones MemorialAugust 13, 2006Text: John 6:35, 40
Then Jesus declared, “I am the [...]
Seeking Dog Advice
Julie and I are fond of animals. Always have been. So we own a dog and co-habitate with two cats. It makes for a happy home.
But with our move and a new yard , we (translation: I) are considering getting a second dog. The breed of choice is the Doberman Pinscher. [...]
Can You Guess?
Anyone care to guess why there is this photo of two mallards in my post from Tuesday, August 8?
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Young Feminist Summit
Why are young women scared off by feminists? Here.
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