Steadfast Office — Theology, not Politics
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and…
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and…
When is the last time you saw the word “liturgical,” in the same sentence with “boot camp”? Initially they don’t seem to have…
Recently there has been a public debate ongoing on Facebook in regards to the ULC lawsuit against the MNS leadership. Rev. Mark Surburg…
Theological discussion centered in the article of Justification is one of the many treasures that Jesus Christ gives to His Bride, the Church,…
Training in God’s Word begins at home. With this in mind, Luther wrote this heading before each part of the Catechism, “In the…
A post found on Katie Schuermann’s blog, He Remembers the Barren: Dear Mothers, There are so many things I like about you….
Here are some good quotes for our moms this day: The man called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of…
Another Great Stuff post on Pastor Philip Hoppe’s blog, Meditations of the Heart: Listen to his own words: “I have to tell…
The word “purpose” has become quite a money-making industry. Ever since Rick Warren’s blockbuster book The Purpose Driven Life: What On Earth Am…
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Our text for this morning’s sermon is taken from St. John’s gospel account the 15th chapter (John 15:9-17). …
While you’re looking through the University Lutheran Chapel (ULC) website, take note of three reasons why so many of us in campus ministry…
In Jesus I find rest and peace- The world is full of sorrow; His wounds are my abiding-place; Let the unknown tomorrow Bring…
This is a modern parable of the different views of mankind and God’s salvation as expressed from four different theologies. The parables use…
Dear Friend of Issues, Etc., How does the science of archaeology confirm the facts recorded in the New Testament Gospels? What…
Our family reads cover-to-cover The Week. For those who do not know The Week, as it’s name states, it is a weekly news…
I recently listened to an Issues Etc edition on prayer (above), and I thought there were some very helpful and insightful points in there. Over all, I really enjoyed it. But I would like to respectfully offer a contribution to the conversation. The following is a revision of a post I wrote on propterchristum.blogspot.com.
Another great post by Pastor Peters over on Pastoral Meanderings: It is no secret that many are thinking what we have done…
You can’t pigeonhole me. Don’t even try. Not even the venerable editors of this website can pigeonhole me. That is why I have…
Where do we look for assurance and what syllable do we place the emphasis on in the Christian life? Today, most people in…
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Our text for this morning’s sermon is taken from St. John’s gospel account the fifteenth chapter (John…
Dr. Martin Luther of blessed and holy memory penned one of the most vast theological libraries in history. However, most parish Pastors don’t…
Using color to mark times and seasons of the Church Year is nothing new to most of us. The idea of using liturgical…
Found over on Pastor David Juhl’s blog, FatherDMJ.livejournal.com: Disclaimer: The following post casts no aspersions on particular people or places. The following…
Recently I was discussing some things with a fellow pastor and I uttered the phrase above. Many comments recently on this blog have…
Another great article found from the ACELC — (found at their site here (pdf)) In our conversations with many of you we have…