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Exegetical Brief: Was Solomon a Misogynist?
(2009)
John Brug asserts that Solomon’s statement in Ecclesiastes 7:28 does not mean that he found all women evil, but that it reflects two other truths: “the departure of the human race from what God meant it to be and Solomon’s ...
Proclaiming the Gospel in Worship
(2008)
Strey discusses the proclamation of the gospel in our worship and our music. He compares the liturgy and the “praise service,” and discusses the possibility of “lutheranizing” the latter. He examines the use of symbolism ...
An Overview of Hermeneutics in the 21st Century
(2013)
President Wendland walks through the issues related to interpretation of Scripture with the post-modern worldview so prevalent in this 21st century. He strongly makes that case that a “Lutheran” hermeneutic might be a ...
Formal and Functional Equivalence in Bible Translation
(2012)
President Wendland takes a close look at two schools of thought in Bible translation work today: formal equivalence and functional equivalence. However, President Wendland does not state a preference between these two ...
Common Law Marriage—Fact and Fiction
(2009)
Schuetze points out in this essay that the key factor in what is known as “common law marriage” is not time of co-habitation, but, as in any marriage: present, public consent.
People Skills
(2005)
The best way to improve people skills is a thorough knowledge of the Bible. The one who studies the Bible will see himself correctly (saint and sinner) and will have proper motivation and models for interacting with others.
Cross-Geographic Trends of Outreach in Early Childhood Ministries within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
(2016)
The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) has recently experienced a
rapid expansion in the number of Early Childhood Ministries (ECM). These ministries which are
spread across geographical boundaries have been ...
Meeting a Growing Need: The Pastoral Candidate's Preparation for Spiritual Care to Alzheimer's Patients
(2016)
1 in 10 people in the United States over the age of sixty-five currently suffers with
Alzheimer’s disease. Over 5 million people have been diagnosed, but thousands more may have
the symptoms and not know it. The demographics ...