A Primer on the Problem of Evil
One of the more frequent objections to Christianity is the problem of evil. Typically it’s phrased the following way: “If a good and…
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One of the more frequent objections to Christianity is the problem of evil. Typically it’s phrased the following way: “If a good and…
In his sermon given at the funeral of Duke John of Electoral Saxony (John the Steadfast), Martin Luther stated, “a prince is also…
I am an incurable bibliophile. Yes, I am even a member of a Facebook group about book smelling. The smell of a book,…
Have you read this new book by Todd Burpo? This book tells the story of his son who died and went to heaven….
The Association of Free Lutheran Congregations (AFLC) last week celebrated their 50th Anniversary. This is the church body to which I belong. Some…
The following is a sermon from one of my friends and mentors, Pastor Rick Bridston. The sermon was delivered as the 2010 Commencement…
A Video Pick This weeks’ pick comes from the Vimeo channel of Faith Lutheran Church in Capistrano Beach, CA. It is the first…
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN! Our text for this…
As Patrick was a missionary bishop to Irish people, sent from the Catholic Church in Englandby the Bishop of Rome (the pope), so…
Associate Editor’s Note: Please remember Pastor Wurst, his congregation and the whole community of Duluth, MN in your prayers as they have been…
On Sunday, June 17, the 95th annual convention of the ELS began in traditional fashion, with an afternoon Synod Sunday service, following the…
Also found on facebook: Ecclesia semper reformanda est – I don’t know who coined that phrase, but it’s ever so true. And…
Here in Minnesota, we will be voting in November on the “Marriage Protection Amendment” to our State Constitution. If passed, this Amendment will…
Note: This article was originally written in February, 2012 shortly after the PSW Board of Directors placed the ULC at UCLA on its sale list. Sadly, the…
Logical, philosophically reasonable arguments can – and indeed, must – be used in the defense of the Christian faith. But are Christians able…
This event has been added to the Lutheran Calendar from BJS. You can add events to the calendar by clicking here, or add…
Does immorality pose a threat to the Gospel? In other words, do the sins of life, the depravity of man and the ugliness…
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. AMEN! Our text for…
This sermon is available in audio or video at St John Lutheran Church, Champaign IL (3rd Sunday after Pentecost). Mark 4:26–34 Grace…
The use of projection screens in place of printed books or bulletins in the Divine Service has become quite prevalent in some parts…
My family and friends know that I am no sports nut. I like playing sports, especially baseball, but I’m not big on the…
A teacher of scripture who wishes to teach and preach correctly needs to present all the different doctrines of the Bible correctly….
A Fledgling Podcast This week’s pick is a little bit of a change-up. It’s the latest episode from a young (7 episodes) podcast…
The 95th annual convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) is fast upon us. It will begin with “Synod Sunday” services and a…
DISCLAIMER: As the author, I do not place any blame on the men who now serve in the preaching office who went through…