Firearms Training, by Phillip Magness
(Editor’s Note: Cantor Phillip Magness writes the column “Not your Grandfather’s Church” for BJS. This edition is not about a local parish but…
Month: July 2010
Great Stuff Found on the Web — Two Synods by Eric Comstock
Here is another video contrasting the two types of worship in the synod today. It’s from Eric Comstock. Check it out. President Elect…
Great Stuff Found on the Web — Brian Yamabe on LCMS official services from the LSB
Rev Fisk has once again generated an excellent video. This one shows a problem with Worship services in the LCMS and other churches…
The installation of new officers
The installation of new officers, including President-elect Matthew Harrison, will take place Sept. 11 at the Chapel of Saint Timothy and Saint Titus…
Review of “Wittenberg Confessions,” A New Book on Conversions to Confessional Lutheranism, by Scott Diekmann
BJS member and regular contributor to this website, Jim Pierce, has collected a series of testimonies of folks who have converted to Confessional…
Great Stuff Found on the Web — Gottesdienstonline on “What Harrison Can Do”
A loyal SteadfastLutherans reader pointed me to this article on Evangelism Myth #7: By Grace Alone, not “By Grace, alone through you” posted…
Godly Examples Here on BJS of the Dialogue Harrison Looks for in the Koinonia Project, by Pr. Rossow
The two contrasting letters we posted in response to the recent LCMS convention have led to a “love fest” of sorts that provide a…
Two More Responses to the Harrison Election, A Letter from Texas and a Letter from North Wisconsin, by Pr. Rossow
We have reviewed reactions to the Harrison election from President Kieschcnick, District President Diefenthaler and now we have two contrasting letters to consider…
Lest Anyone Thinks LCMS’ers Hate Homosexuals…, by Pr. Rossow
Brother Johannes, a frequent commenter on this site, has left us a timely tip on the post about the ELCA and homosexuality (see…
Justification: Lutheran and Roman Catholic
A while back I was contacted by a man who was curious about the difference between the Roman Church and the Lutheran Church….
From the AP – ELCA Reinstates Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pastors, by Pr. Rossow
I was at a wedding reception last night and referred to the ELCA as “apostate.” Not everyone appreciated that determination. I realize it…
Another Interesting Reaction to the LCMS Convention this one from the SED President, by Pr. Rossow
Here is a communique that the Southeastern District President sent out in response to the synod convention. He notes that many were shocked at…
The Benke Case and American Civil Religion, By Martin R. Noland
Now that the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has a new president, it can discuss the Benke case with less heat and more light. Maybe….
10 Minutes with President-elect Matt Harrison
Religion News Service (which is a wire service focused on religion news) is running a Q&A with Rev. Matt Harrison. Here’s a snippet:…
Another Liturgical VBS – Singing the Catechism in Worden, Illinois, by Pr. Rossow
Last week we told you about the liturgical VBS in Naperville. Attached is a video of the children of Trinity Lutheran Church in…
President Kieschnick’s Curious Response to the LCMS Convention, by Pr. Rossow
President Kieschnick has written a curious response to the LCMS convention. On the one hand, it is great that he prays God’s blessing…
President Elect Harrison Names his Top Assistants
(From the Reporter Online) Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, president-elect of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), has named the following to new positions, effective…
Great Stuff Found on the Web — Liturgy Solutions on “More Like the Baptists Every Day?”
This was pointed out to me by a loyal BJS reader — it’s found on Liturgy Solutions, the place to find effective musical…
Great Stuff Found on the Web — Reading through the Small Catechism on the Wittenberg Trail
Found on the MNN Faithful List, from Kari Anderson: I’d like to invite you to join us on the Wittenberg Trail to study…
ACELC: A Loving Challenge to the LCMS
Greetings in Christ, our One and Only way to salvation. Church of God – people of faith in Christ – recall your baptism…
Pastor Harrison’s Definition of Talking, by Jim Pierce
(Editor’s Note: On a previous post on beer and talking I began to re-introduce Pr. Harrison’s “It’s Time.” Frequent BJS commenter Jim Pierce…
What does this Election Mean? by Martin R. Noland
The balloting for all offices of the synod are now done. Pastor Matthew Harrison is the new president of the Missouri Synod and…
“Sitting or Serving?” (Sermon on Luke 10:38-42, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Sitting or Serving?” (Luke 10:38-42) The committee brings before the assembly Resolution 10-01, “To Affirm the One Thing Needful”: WHEREAS, The Gospel of…
Drink Your Beer and then Start Talking, by Pr. Rossow
Here is a happy group of Harrison supporters in Alma, Michigan, including Pastor Tom Messer, a regular BJS contributor, drinking up in thanksgiving…
Update on Our Liturgical VBS, by Pr. Rossow
I was disappointed during LCMS Convention debate yesterday to see an amendment fail that would have required new starts to use Lutheran liturgical…