Steadfast in Song — Introduction
There are lots of reasons to sing. Our culture has become so degenerate that there are very few places where people sing together…
Month: July 2012
Campus Ministries, Directors, Bylaws, and Resolutions
by Martin R. Noland, July 7, 2012 Here is the question: “Can the powers of LCMS district Board of Directors be limited by…
“Astonishing Wisdom, Astonishing Works, Astonishing Unbelief” (Sermon on Mark 6:1-13, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Astonishing Wisdom, Astonishing Works, Astonishing Unbelief” (Mark 6:1-13) What was the last astonishing, amazing thing you’ve seen or heard about that caused you…
Why We Need A God: A Plea To Nihilistic Americans
Does Everybody Have a God? What do we love? What do we place our hope in? What do we value? The way that…
Look down on or Despise: Luther on the extent of the law
1st Timothy 4:12 says, ” Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct,…
Campus Ministry Update from the Pacific Southwest
Typically I write for Brothers of John the Steadfast on apologetics, an area of special interest. However, in this article I take a brief…
Steadfast Encouragement from Luther
Blessed Martin Luther’s First House Postil for The Fifth Sunday after Trinity (Luke 5:1-11) is one of the most pastoral sermons I’ve had…
Toward an Apologetic of Mercy, Part 1
Apologia and Diakonia. Two Biblical Greek words that seem to have nothing in common with each other. And yet, they have increasingly become…
Lutherans — the Original Freedom Folks.
Today we celebrate our country’s independence. But as a Lutheran I have a heritage of freedom that goes way further back than just…
A Reflection for July 4th, 2012
From The Constitution of the United States of America, Article 2, Section 1: “Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — A Revolutionary Pick
A Revolutionary Pick I apologize for dipping into the Issues, Etc. back catalog for a second week but it seemed quite appropriate as…
Letter from Pastor Pless after the ULC Closing Service
The video shows Pastor Kind, after the closing service for the ULC chapel, reading a portion of the letter from Pastor Pless. The…
UPDATE — ULC Photos; Lest we Forget
Thanks again to Robin Muench (who provided the video of the Vespers Service), here are some pictures taken on 6/24/2012 at University Lutheran Chapel in MN.
Click on SL in the slide player below to start the slideshow; click on FS to run it full-screen.
The Laying Of Our Foundation: The Theological Framework Of The Reformation For The Church Today
During the time of Martin Luther there were theological presuppositions that had been ingrained in the lives, thoughts and actions of the people….
Close, but No Points
In the 29 June, 2012 edition of The Week, the following editorial appears. Now The Week only has this one small text box…
“It’s a Gift!” (Sermon on 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“It’s a Gift!” (2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15) There was a lot of talk this past week about how the federal government can force…
Great Stuff — Religion = doctrine or experience?
Another great post by Pastor Peters over on Pastoral Meanderings: Again, First Things has a good piece on liturgical renewal and the…