Item Type: Journal Articles

Develops a theology of thinking about death through hymnody, to enable a full life in Christ in life and at death. Evaluates entries in Lutheran hymnals in shaping and nurturing a Christian’s thoughts about death, and in sharing, proclaiming, and strengthening one’s faith. Illustrates with hymns that do an appropriate or lesser job in addressing issues of a Christian’s death.

Holt-Woehl describes the education practices of three congregations for children with developmental disabilities. All three are currently inclusive of people with developmental disabilities, both children and adults, in the education programs and life of their congregations. The author also contemplates, amid the complexity of congregational culture, how including people with developmental disabilities in religious education contributed to the creation of an inclusive congregation.

A narrative theology approach to communicating the gospel to young adults.

A humorous look at the psychological evaluation process leading to candidacy for the ordained ministry.

An analysis of several classic works of fantasy fiction and how they require magic itself to end.

A reflection on the death of the author‘s grandfather.

An analysis of several classic works of fantasy fiction and how they require magic itself to end.

A reflection on the meaning of the cross as jewelry.

A reflection on why some people are drawn to esoteric and gnostic versions of Christianity.

A review of the Joseph Fiennes’ film about Luther‘s early life.