Rev. Cwirla's Blogosphere

Michael "internet Monk" Spencer is always a provocative read.  As an Evangelical pilgrim in a "post-Evangelical wilderness," Spencer provides a unique perspective on the state of Christianity from the Protestant side of things.

In a recent post, Spencer does some critical reflection on his 35 years in youth ministry.

I've been listening to Pandora Radio lately, opening a literal Pandora's Box of possibilities on my variegated musical horizons.  This turns out to be somewhat of a distraction since I'm always having to stop whatever I'm doing to check out who is playing, inevitably leading to an impulse download followed by a gargantuan iTunes bill at the end of

And now, a brief commercial announcement, while taking note of the fourth from the left in the bottom row.

He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers.  (Malachi 4:6)

Happy Father’s

Listen to yours truly challenge Iron Preacher Bryan Wolfmueller on Table Talk Radio.

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Pr. Todd Peperkorn has written an important little book on depression entitled I Trust When Dark My Road published by

It's amazing what you discover when you Google your own name.  I just discovered that I have an innovative communion cup holder named after me by some Aussies.  Well, sort of.  They apparently had to change the spelling so you'd pronounce it right in Australia.

 "I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ my Lord or come to Him...."  (The Lutheran Small Catechism).

The author of

COME, HEAVENLY FIRE

 “The distinction between law and Gospel is an especially brilliant light which serves the purpose that the Word of God may be rightly divided and the writings of the holy prophets and apostles may be explained and understood correctly” (Formula of Concord, Solid Declaration V.1).