A Path Strewn with Sinners
The gospel of St. Mark, by Wade Johnston’s own admission, had always been a “challenge” for him; indeed, even his “foe” (vii). Mark always seemed in a hurry, leaving out so many details in his ...
Risen Lord, Keep Patiently Opening My Mind to Understand!
Have you mastered the truth of Easter yet? I will confess that I clearly haven’t. I’m not talking about mastering the logistical, factual details of the day’s events. I’ve known that quite well ever since ...
Four Branches March 2018
Jump to: Exegetical Systematic Historical Practical Exegetical Theology: The "Bid" in Jesus' Words Couples who attend a WELS “Healthy Marriage” workshop are introduced to John Gottman’s concept of emotional bids — according to his ...
A Man of Many Hats
A Man of Many Hats Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions teach that the public ministry may assume various forms. For example, public ministers of the gospel may serve as a parish pastor, a world missionary, ...
Growing opportunities in the Philippines
In February, Pastoral Studies Institute (PSI) team members World Mission Seminary Professor Rev. Bradley Wordell and International Recruitment Director Rev. Jon Bare joined Rev. Robb Raasch, the chairman of the Asia Pacific Rim Administrative ...