The following overture concerning women in combat is already being considered by congregations in several districts (and hopefully more soon). I pass it on in the hopes that the pastors and congregations of the synod will consider it in prayer and love for neighbor. I believe it to be a good overture. I hope and pray our Synod will pass it as a resolution this coming summer in convention.  However, you must move fast, overtures must be submitted by March 2nd. Here is a good summary of how to properly submit an overture: http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=25311 There are two avenues remaining to submit   More…

Ever since the Missouri Synod has been “re-branded” in blue and even Gottesdienst Online got hip to the new trend and dressed up in blue for a few days, I have had blue on my mind. And it struck me that a rather large blue elephant in the room (that lots of people used to be very concerned about) has hardly been discussed of late.

It is a question that every parent, congregation, and pastor faces. It is a question that strikes fear into the hearts of many. But it shouldn’t. Youth are not some alien life form whose mysteries require an advanced degree in sociology or biology to unlock. The advice, information, and teaching that I have been asked to give here on BJS come from: The experience of being a youth (not too long ago) and working with them; Spending time (a lot!) thinking about and discussing how the church can support families in raising their children in the fear of the Lord   More…