Hey! I know these writers…
How cool is this? The Spring 2005 Issue of Higher Things is out and I took a look at it online. Considering that bloggers often get an unfair reputation as nobodies writing about things they don’t know anything about, the list of writers is like reading a current who’s who list of Confessional Lutheran bloggers and writers:
Recognize any of these names?
Four Myths of Evolution By Rev. Michael L. McCoy
Spontaneous generation. The missing link. A million-year-old earth. Is the “theory” of evolution fact or fiction?
I Believe that I Cannot Believe By Rev. Tim Pauls
Can you make a decision for Christ? Or choose to accept Christ as your Savior? Read Rev. Pauls’ examination of Luther’s explanation of the Third Article of the Creed to find out.
Life in the Blood
By Rev. Erik Rottmann
Celebrities like Michael J. Fox and Christopher Reeve are examples of prominent supporters of embryonic stem cell research. But is there another way to use stem cells without murdering the unborn?
The Liturgy: Something to Treasure By Lynnette Fredericksen
This Lutheran schoolteacher shares her thoughts on why she treasures this jewel of the Lutheran church: our liturgies.
Love Songs for Jesus By Mollie Ziegler
Mollie reflects on Contemporary Christian Music and its portrayal of God. Do the lyrics of popular CCM songs convey a Biblical viewpoint?
MINING THE RICHES: The Wisdom of Donkeys By Rev. George F. Borghardt III
Yes, God even uses donkeys to proclaim His Word! How much more will He speak through your pastor!
The Mind of Christ
By Kathy Luder
Kathy’s autistic cousin visits for the weekend and Kathy reflects on broken minds, broken bodies, and our hope in Christ.
Holy by Contact By Dr. Gene Edward Veith
Our God is a consuming fire — but what does this mean? In this issue Dr. Veith explores the concept of holiness in the book of Leviticus.
Pulse: Horror Movies By Rev. Scott Stiegemeyer
What good could come from a horror flick? Can Higher Things really slam CCM and praise horror movies in the same issue? Are we daring to be Lutheran or what?
Catechism: God Counts By Rev. David Petersen
I’ve put links to the names of the bloggers I recognized; I know I’ve missed a couple. (If I’ve got the wrong David Petersen, let me know.) Can anyone else name some others? My point is that, in my opinion, confessional Lutheran bloggers are also talented and well-recognized writers. Can the rest of the blogosphere, other than some political writers, claim such honors?
I’ve ordered my subscription today, but I’m worried that my free issue might not be the Spring issue. I’d love it if any LCMSer has a copy of this current issue that they wouldn’t mind sending me. I particularly want to read the articles on catechism, liturgy, CCM, holiness…heck, I want to read them all!
Order a free issue like I did. Maybe that’s the issue they will send to you!