Here are some reflections on the past week -- some coherent, and some perhaps not! I was reminded again that illness may be one experience which God ...

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I came across an interesting piece of information in preparing for next week’s sermon. It actually has nothing to do with what I will be preaching abo...

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Here is an article from The Economist that is making me dizzy as I ponder all the changes in our world. The cell phone is poised to become the primary method for connecting, and staying connected, to the Internet. What are the implications for education, ministry, and society?

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Are you tired, run down? Need some rest? Maybe summer is when you catch up on your rest, but may be not. Read on...

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Yesterday I made the 16 hour drive from NECC in San Antonio back home. There was plenty of time during the day to reflect upon our country and the blessings of our Lord through the country in which we live. While these reflections don't necessarily have anything to do with technology and education, I do feel compelled to share them nonetheless:

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Regular readers of LutheranTech know that the focus of this blog tends to be on technology, education, and ministry. But there are times when larger ministry issues are on my mind, spurring thoughts that I believe might have value for the larger group of Lutheran educators. Clearly there is a great deal of angst in our country over rising gas prices and the entire economic picture. Lutheran schools, especially those who are almost entirely tuition based in their funding, are feeling the pinch as they seek to maintain enrollment targets and meet budget strictures. However, it is during unsettling times such as these that opportunities for ministry and service often emerge, and Lutheran schools, churches, and related ministries are uniquely prepared to respond to those who are unsettled by life in 2008 and looking for a firm foundation in uncertain times.

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OK....the title is a cheap play on words from the title of a popular Christian book, but it really is appropriate for this post.

Friday was our last day of school for the 2007-2008 term. As a result, my thoughts are turning to more creative and futuristic themes -- themes which get shoved aside when the school year gets busy. One of these thoughts is working through a more intentional analysis of our current church/school website and working on improving this essential ministry tool.

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