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‘Counting’ – A Theological Reflection by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb
Countdowns bring with them a certain amount of suspense, but we usually do not start counting days or minutes or seconds until we are quite…
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‘The Weight’ – A Theological Reflection by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb
Carrying something heavy strains our muscles, exhausts us, sometimes overwhelms us to the point of collapse.
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ABSN vs. BSN: What Are the Differences?
What’s the difference between an ABSN vs. BSN? A BSN is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, while an ABSN is an accelerated program…
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How to Pay for Nursing School: Potential Funding Sources
When determining how to pay for nursing school, it’s best to consider a variety of funding sources. First, look for scholarships for nursing students. You…
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What’s the Fastest Way to Become a Nurse?
What’s the fastest way to become a nurse? It depends on your current academic credentials. You can complete a licensed practical nurse training program in…
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Masters In Coaching Episode LII: Steve Hagerty
Posted on 2/2/2023 by Tim Cates Tim Cates talks with Steve Hagerty about his 35+ years coaching high school football in Southern California. Since 2008…
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The Bible for Everyone
“What will happen if anyone can read the Bible?” This was one of the objections hurled against Martin Luther by the religious authorities of his…
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The Two Kingdoms
April 26, 2017 – 1 minute read True story: a boy gets in trouble. When his mother starts to discipline him, the boy responds, “But mom,…
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Singing the Reformation
When the Church was reformed starting in 1517, so was its music. For nearly 800 years, the prevailing style had been Latin Gregorian chant. Most…
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Prayer
“A Christian without prayer is just as impossible as a living person without a pulse. The pulse is never motionless; it moves and beats constantly,…
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Luther and Biblical Interpretation
The most famous event of 1517 is Luther’s posting of his 95 Theses. However, in the same year Luther reached a milestone that may be…
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Law & Gospel
Healing is a gift of God— a universal human experience that bears witness to God’s will that we should live. While bodily systems often bring…
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Concordia’s Purchase of Second Campus a ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’
ONE YEAR AGO, Concordia University Irvine’s leadership was not even considering purchasing another campus. But an unforeseen opportunity, the Lord’s guidance, and leadership from strategically-placed…
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Third President of Concordia University Irvine
Concordia Third’s President, the Rev. Dr. J.A.O. Preus III(shown on left), entered into his eternal rest on August 4, 2022. Though I never formally enrolled in…
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Townsend Institute Names New Dean
IRVINE, CA, November 3, 2023 — Dr. Margaret Christmas Thomas, with 25 years of experience leading educational and counseling organizations, is the newly-appointed Dean of the Townsend Institute at Concordia…
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Turning Tragedy Into Hope: Daughter’s Legacy Lives on through Her Family’s Generosity
Turning Tragedy Into Hope: Daughter’s Legacy Lives on through Her Family’s Generosity Paige Armstrong-Maltos was a vibrant young woman. The 6-ft, 5-in Concordia basketball player…