Crushing Satan Today ““ Reformation Reflection, by Pr. Klemet Preus
In the last chapter of his letter to the Romans Paul says a very strange thing. “The God of peace will soon crush…
Month: October 2008
Reformation ““ A Festival for the Brothers of John the Steadfast, by Pr. Rossow
(October 31 is Reformation Day) Reformation is a great day for men. It is a festival for men to exhale with all…
“Putting Out the Fire (Ablaze) with the Cold Waters of Baptism”
That is the subtitle of satirical southerner Frank Gillespie’s blog – “Putting Out the Fire“. The reason I am highlighting it this morning…
An Unnatural Faith, by Kari Anderson of the CLCC
(This is one of our regular columns from the CLCC — Confessional Lutherans for Christ’s Commission) I have been thinking lately about why…
Is there Academic Freedom at our Concordias? By Pr. Tim Rossow
Six of our Concordia Chicago professors signed a petition supporting the person and educational theory of Marxist-anarchist William Ayers. We contacted the president’s…
Cub Scouts Ablaze!(tm), from Mollie
I am back with an update on the attempt in Northern Virginia to fund the launch of a Cub Scout troop with Ablaze!…
Reformation Day Rap! from Mollie
This isn’t the most Confessional Lutheran take on the Reformation, but it’s a must watch as you complete your Reformation Week celebrations!
President of Concordia Chicago Defends Signing of Ayers Petition, by Pr. Rossow
There is a struggle going on in our synod over supervision. Dr. John Johnson, president of Concordia Chicago, has taken a weak position…
Klemet Preus to speak in MO
KLEMET PREUS author of the book The FIRE and the STAFF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY IN PRACTICE and frequent BJS commentator will be speaking in…
Chuckie Cheese and Old Lutherans, by Pr. Rossow
For forty nine years I have walked the face of God’s green earth and up until this last Sunday I had not had…
Why is it Wrong for Our Concordia Professors to Sign a Petition in Support of William Ayers, by Pr. Rossow
We are in a political season and the posting of a petition in support of William Ayers was a political act. Our concern…
The Brothers Continue to Grow: New Chapter Started in Marshall, Michigan
Amisdt all this discussion about Concordia Chicago professors wrongly signing a petiton in support of William Ayers, it is a joy to report…
Reading through the Book of Concord, week of October 27th
One of the goals of the Brothers of John the Steadfast is the creation of reading groups whose intention is to get with…
Notes on the Liturgy #6 – Kyrie & Gloria
(One of the goals of Brothers of John the Steadfast is to train the Brothers in good practice and theology. This article is…
What About Academic Freedom? Good Discussion About Concordia Profs Supporting William Ayers
We broke the news on Wednesday that several professors from Concordia-Chicago (an LCMS university) signed a petition in support of William Ayers, known…
No Word from Concordia Chicago Yet on Professors Signatures Supporting William Ayers Petition
Yesterday we reported that several professors from Concordia University Chicago (an institution of the LCMS) have signed a petition that supports William Ayers…
An Ablaze “Solution” Proposed by Brother of John the Steadfast Scott Diekmann
Scott Diekmann, a layman and a Brother of John the Steadfast, one of our favorite bloggers, has proposed a diplomatic “solution” to end…
Concordia University, River Forest Faculty Members Sign Petition Defending William Ayers and the Value of Challenging Orthodoxy, Dogma and Authority, by Pr. Tim Rossow
This is a post about the church, not about politics. The two sometimes intersect, even in a denomination like the LCMS which has…
Ablaze! Movement stories
So I was reading in the LCMS Reporter that the Ablaze! counter was bumped up by adding any children from the past three…
Not Your Grandfather’s Church ““ Visits to Not So Steadfast Churches, by Cantor Phillip Magness
Recently I had the opportunity to visit an LCMS congregation in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Entering a large sanctuary with free-standing altar…
“Off on the Wrong Foot,” by Pr. Mark H. Hein
(This is the next post in our regular column “Spiritual Headship in the Church and Home“) Did you know that there are really…
Closed Communion: Forcing the Body to be a Body, by Pr. Klemet Preus
(This is the fifth and last post in this series on closed communion.) The most serious threat to the Christian faith which the…
Reading through the Book of Concord, October 20th
One of the goals of the Brothers of John the Steadfast is the creation of reading groups whose intention is to get with…
Our Favorite Petition Comments
(Twice a month we will be featuring our favorite quotes from the “Bring Back Issues, Etc.” petition site. The number in the title…
Notes on the Liturgy #5 – Introit, Psalm or Hymn
(One of the goals of Brothers of John the Steadfast is to train the Brothers in good practice and theology. This article is…