Have you ever been in a conversation, where the other person did all the talking? Where you could hardly get a word in edge-wise, because the person with whom you were trying to talk went … Read More

Berlin seems to be in a perpetual state of construction. For those of you who live here, the term “Baustelle” is quite familiar. The word translates “construction site” in English, and there are thousands of … Read More

I am indignant. But lately, not just occasionally. In fact, I have begun to wonder if being indignant has become a part of me. There is such a thing as righteous indignation—anger because of sin … Read More

I am becoming increasingly convinced that idol worship is a much bigger problem than we imagine. And it is not only a problem somewhere out there among the pagans. It is very close to home. … Read More

I was recently asked by a colleague from a non-liturgical church background about our weekly celebration of the Eucharist at Christ Church. He asked me if our service tended to be more somber or more … Read More

Tomorrow (which is forty days after Easter) we celebrate Ascension Day (Himmelfahrt). On the fortieth day after His Resurrection, while speaking to the disciples about the kingdom of God, Jesus ascended and was hidden from … Read More

A place that is very dear to me stands before the wrecking ball. I learned the sad news last week that the historic Christ Memorial Reformed Episcopal Church and former seminary building complex in West … Read More

In the middle of this string of long, beautiful, warm and sunny days in Berlin, it is sometimes hard to imagine the short, dark days of Berlin winter. I’m sure, however, that it won’t be … Read More

Jesus of Nazareth rose physically from the dead on the third day after He died on a cross outside Jerusalem some 2000 years ago. This is the central doctrine of the Christian faith. But can … Read More

As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. 2 Corinthians 6:1 Three particular spiritual disciplines help us in our role as co-workers with God in the work of new creation—the … Read More