The LCMS goes to Indonesia (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
The LCMS goes to Indonesia By Pastor Charles Henrickson Last time I told you about the Luther Academy conference I taught in Medan,…
The LCMS goes to Indonesia By Pastor Charles Henrickson Last time I told you about the Luther Academy conference I taught in Medan,…
In part one of this two part series, I shared my theological history as well as the events leading up to my epistemological…
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia. Our text for this morning’s sermon is taken from St. John’s gospel account the 10th ( John 10: 11-18)…
Most of us are familiar with Dr. Luther’s introduction to the Chief Articles in the Small Catechism: “As the head of the family…
Pastor Schmidt shared with us an article in his April newsletter, where he discussed the 4th commandment and the relationship between parents and…
Another great post found on Pastoral Meanderings: Many believe that Christianity is largely theoretical and not very practical — unless you are…
What comes to mind when you hear the word “catechism?” You might think of a book of question and answers, a textbook…
When I was a young man I knew everything there is to know about how to discipline children. I watched others and noted…
Wednesday was the feast day of St. Mark. His Gospel is often symbolized as the winged lion for the Lion of the Tribe…
We at BJS accept submissions from our readers. Pastor Michael Mohr submitted this — an article he wrote for his church’s April newsletter….
Over on the post about the Divine Service at Christ Lutheran, Stevensville, Michigan, a BJS commenter named Marilee offered the following which deserves…
Commission members from Redeemer – St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and Pilgrim – Decatur, Illinois, along with Pr. Brock Abbott from Pilgrim, attended the…
According to Life News Dot Com, there was a recent Pro-Life 40 Days for Life campaign that resulted in saving the lives of more than…
From the ACELC Board of Directors: How do we establish unity within The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod? Thus far the use of…
(This is the next post in our regular column “Spiritual Headship in the Church and Home” Pastor Hein’s articles on BJS can be…
So who wants to talk church fellowship? (Sure, leave it to the WELS pastor to open up this can o’ worms.) This will…
Church of the Lutheran Brethren? Chances are you haven’t heard of this small denomination. However, for me it has been all that I’ve…
Found on Pastor Hans Fiene’s blog, The High Midlife. We’ve posted several articles from his blog previously, and highly recommend it as part…
We all know the feeling of liturgical dread. You are on the road. You aren’t sure about the local churches. You drive into…
The Luther Academy goes to Indonesia By Pastor Charles Henrickson On March 8, Luther Academy Executive Director Daniel Preus and I boarded a…
While doing my prep work for this Sunday’s sermon, I ran across a quote which was very fitting for many men who serve…
Luke 24:36-49 Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Beloved in the Lord, It’s been a long weekend. Death has come. Death…
It is not easy to be a Lutheran. At times we seem to have no identity of our own. While Roman Catholics see…
Another excellent post by Pastor Peters over on Pastoral Meanderings. I don’t know about other Pastor’s experiences in pre-marital counselling, but the pastor…
Dear Friend of Issues, Etc., Christ is risen! Did you know that Easter isn’t a day, it’s a season? During the Great Fifty…