Monthly Archives: October 2013

Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation, 496 Years Later

Posted on October 30, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

When Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the Castle Church Doors in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517 – he set in motion a series of events that changed the world.  For Lutheran Christians it is a day of great … Continue reading →

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HeartSong Cedarville University – A Mighty Fortress

Posted on October 25, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

A few friends of mine posted this on Facebook. If I can help a few others see this fun rendition of Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress”  and support Heartsong from Cedarville University, I’m happy to do my part. What I love … Continue reading →

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Greg Walter Book Blog Tour, Day 4, Being Promised

Posted on October 24, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

By Joe McGarry If you have not been following along Greg Walter’s book tour please check out posts by Clint, Geoff, and Steve.  Greg Walter is a professor at St. Olaf College in Minnesota and has written a new book entitled Being Promised: Theology, Gift, and … Continue reading →

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Greg Walter Book Blog Tour, Day 3, Religious Consumerism & the Gift Economy

Posted on October 23, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

BEING PROMISED: THEOLOGY, GIFT AND PRACTICE, BY GREGORY A. WALTER Dr. Gregory Walter serves as Associate Professor of Religion at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. We have never met in person, but met through some mutual friends we share … Continue reading →

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Greg Walter Book Blog Tour, Day 2, Being Promised (Christian Theology for a Postmodern World)

Posted on October 23, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

by Stephen Schmidt Posted on October 23, 2013 by PastorSteve Gregory Walter I was asked to read Professor Gregory Walter’s new book Being Promised: Theology, Gift, and Practice. It is part of Eerdmans Publishing Company’s series Sacra Doctrina: Christ Theology for a Postmodern Age.  Professor … Continue reading →

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Greg Walter Book Blog Tour, Day 1: Being Promised and Boba Fett

Posted on October 21, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

By Clint Schnekloth Make sure and read all the way to the bottom, to see an exclusive video, Theology, Gift, Boba Fett and Han Solo in Carbonite An Interview With Professor Gregory Walter of St. Olaf College on his recent book, Being … Continue reading →

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“God’s Injustice” A Sermon on Luke 18:1-8.

Posted on October 21, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

October 20, 2013 a sermon on Luke 18:1-8 “God’s Injustice” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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5 Reasons Why Malala Should Have Won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Posted on October 16, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

Before stating my reasons that Malala Yousafzai should have won the Nobel Peace Prize – I extend congratulations to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for winning the prize for the work they do in attempting to … Continue reading →

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“Go and Show” a sermon on Luke 17:11-19

Posted on October 14, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

October 13, 2013 A Sermon on Luke 17:11-19 “Go and Show” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Nadia for the rest of us: a late review of Pastrix

Posted on October 9, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

I heard of Nadia Bolz-Weber before I ever saw her in person or read any of her stuff. Nadia is the ELCA mission developer of a new congregation in Denver – House for All Sinners and Saints. She is brash; … Continue reading →

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