Dead Metaphors, Part 3

November 29, 2014 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

Part three of this series of reflections on dead metaphors reflects on the metaphors we use to discuss death and the afterlife.

Dead Metaphors, Part 2

October 29, 2014 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

Part 1 covered dead metaphors for sin. This second part will probably touch a little closer to home. We need to look at the dead metaphors we use to speak of how the church remembers Jesus' last meal with his followers before his arrest.

Dead Metaphors, Part 1

September 29, 2014 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

As I sat in a lectionary based Bible study a few weeks ago, the Spirit opened my ears to hear how our language gets in the way of communication, especially communication of our faith. The problem is that we're throwing a bunch of dead metaphors at each other and don't recognize it.

Volunteerism

June 16, 2014 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

If you're a public leader of a Lutheran congregation in the United States, chances are that the people in your congregation are doing a lot more than you think.

Deciding on Dependance

April 29, 2014 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

There are some professions that come with the side effect of amassing libraries worth of books. I hit three of them: pastor, theologian, and educator. As I get ready to move again, I've limited myself to eighteen boxes of books.

God in Our Speech

March 31, 2014 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

A god that need not be present or active is at best the god of Deism who shows no continuing involvement with creation. Jesus entered into creation because of the relationship God began with creation.

Sending Calling Ministry

February 24, 2014 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

It's convocation time again, and like most convocations, I come up with ideas I need to write through during the sessions. Two jumped out at me as rather important, but now I need to figure out why...