Songs I Can’t Turn Off – Coldplay’s “When I Ruled the World,” Thank you Issues Etc! by Pr. Rossow
Things have been pretty serious in BJS land for the last couple of weeks so let’s take a break and make a couple…
Month: April 2012
Charles Porterfield Krauth’s Three Steps to Doctrinal and Ecclesial “Nihilism”
In an excellent paper by Rev. Prof. David Jay Webber, Charles Porterfield Krauth: The American Chemnitz, Prof. Webber gives a concise history…
Steadfast on Campus — Short Term Mission Trips
The Rev. Joshua Gale wrote a fine article here on BJS in response to the discussion on short-term mission trips. He wrote from…
Hurry Up and Give the Benediction Already
When you talk to some people, you might get the impression that they view their attendance at church services simply as an obligation. …
Why ULC? Guest article by Noreen Linke.
I had the privilege of worshipping at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis this past Sunday. ULC is near and dear to my heart,…
Great Stuff Found on the Web — Some thoughts on birthing a mission…
Found over on Pastoral Meanderings .. Pastor Peter’s blog: Here in the MidSouth, the majority of congregations tend to be small but…
Do We Pay Pastors Too Much? Understanding The Costs Of Pastoral Education
Another great post from Pastor Matt Richard on PMnotes So, let’s talk about pastoral salaries. Are they too high? In the case…
Steadfast Citizens — Christians and the Bill of Rights
Christians live in particular nations throughout the world. Each one is different. God works through the authority He established in the various forms…
If You Love God, You Should Be Really, Really, Really, Really Sorry (Law & Gospel In Laymen’s Terms)
Another great post found on Pastor Matt Richard’s blog, PM Notes. Pastor Richard has been the Senior Pastor of Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church…
Great Stuff — Rev. Dr. Matthew Becker: Nature Interprets Scripture
Found on Scott Diekmann’s blog, Stand Firm: As a professor at Valparaiso University, Rev. Dr. Matthew Becker wields a tremendous amount of…
“Acts of Witness, Mercy, Life Together” (Sermon on Acts 4:32-35, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Acts of Witness, Mercy, Life Together” (Acts 4:32-35) As many of you may know, for the last couple of years our Lutheran Church-Missouri…
Great Stuff Found on the Web — Bad News for Brooding Pastors from Sirach
Associate Editor’s Note: This came across a little earlier today. Pastor Karl Hess is a friend of mine that I got to know…
Pastoral Authority: Teaching by means of supervising or supervising by means of teaching?
In Acts 20:28, Paul tells the elders in Ephesus, “Pay special attention to yourselves and of all the flock in which the Holy…
Isssues Etc — Phoebe and Deaconesses in the Church
Found on Issues, Etc: Issues, Etc. interviews Deaconess Cynthia Lumley, Associate Director of Deaconess Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne. She is an…
WMLTblog — We Do Not Lose Heart!
Found on Witness, Mercy, Life Together blog: My Dear Brother Pastors! Our Lord’s Apostle writes, Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy…
Great Stuff — Concordia Theological Seminary Choir Sings for International Center Chapel Service
Found on LCMS.org: The Kantorei is a 16-voice choir of seminarians studying at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTS). The Rev. Kantor…
Specifics, Bob – a guest post by Pastor Thomas Messer
Found on Abide In My Word: This is a scene from the movie, “Phenomenon,” starring John Travolta, where Travolta’s character, George Malley,…
Is the Lectio Divina a Practice to Be Encouraged?
Recently, there has been some attention drawn to the advice of Dr. Bruce Hartung of Concordia Seminary to a reader’s comment as published…
Sermon — Rev. Tony Sikora — Easter Morning
St. John 20:1-18 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Beloved in the Lord, We must all face death. Death is everywhere about us…
Time to Cease, a word from BJS editors.
One of our goals here at BJS is to be the “go to place for Lutheran news and commentary.” We are not afraid…
Sermon — Rev. Tony Sikora — Easter Vigil
St. Mark 16:1-8 In the Name X of Jesus. AMEN! Beloved in the Lord, Our enemies never cease to assail us. The sight of our sin shames…
Jesus’ Resurrection is History
There is no tale ever told that men would rather find was true, and none which so many skeptical men have accepted as…
Sermon — Rev. Tony Sikora — Good Friday
In the Name X of Jesus. AMEN! Beloved in the Lord, Behold Your God! There upon the wood of the cross hangs your creator. “All things were made…
Steadfast Dads — Family Worship
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33 Bringing…
Steadfast Moms — Talking About Jesus
On my heart imprint Thine image, Blessed Jesus, King of grace, That life’s riches,cares and pleasures, Have no pow’r Thee to efface. This…