Tag Archives: Concordia Ann Arbor

Nowhere Else to Go

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 As a student of history and … Continue reading

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Whom Shall I Fear?

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and … Continue reading

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On Point

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. – 1 Corinthians 12:27 I am currently teaching a course at Concordia University, Ann Arbor called “The Art of Teaching.” It is a … Continue reading

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Extravagant

Consider the kind of extravagant love the Father has lavished on us – He calls us children of God! – 1 John 3:1 I recently had the pleasure of hearing Ben Freudenburg present at a conference of Lutheran school principals. … Continue reading

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Serious Consequences

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephesians 2:10 One of the things I most enjoy about my job as an instructor in the … Continue reading

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True Colors

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. – Psalm 139:14   Spring is the season when the colors come out, and not just in the many buds and … Continue reading

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Robins

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. – Deuteronomy 31:8   As I sit here in my office on the … Continue reading

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Iridescent

I recently watched “Flipped,”  a Rob Reiner film based on the young adult novel written by Wendelin Van Draanen.  I must admit that I have never read the book and had no clue what the plot would be, except that … Continue reading

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By Your Side

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10   I recently … Continue reading

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Tomorrow

I’m sitting in my office on the campus of Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan awaiting the start of the 2010 Commencement Ceremony.  It is a chilly morning – not what you would expect for this part of the country … Continue reading

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