Virtue To Grace: Why The Converted Need To Be Converted!
“The Christian life is not an exodus from vice to virtue, but rather from virtue to grace.” -Gerhard Forde Growing up as a…
Month: October 2012
Convention 2013: Nominating for various positions, by October 20 (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
St. Louis, July 20-25, 2013 In a previous post, “Convention 2013: Electing delegates, by October 20,” I outlined the steps for electing delegates…
2013 LCMS Convention Overtures
LCMS synodical conventions have two essential matters of business: elections and resolutions. Both have to go well to have good fruit. If you…
“Let the Children Come to Jesus” (Sermon on Mark 10:2-16, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Let the Children Come to Jesus” (Mark 10:2-16) A portion of the Holy Gospel for today, from Mark 10, reading as follows: “And…
Sermon — Creatures Who Want to be gods and the Bridegroom Who Loves His People
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. AMEN! Our text for…
The Current Rankings, and the Future, of the Concordia Universities
Let’s start with full disclosure for all you skeptics and cynics. I am a graduate of Concordia Teacher’s College (predecessor to Concordia University-Chicago),…
Great Stuff — What’s so uncool about cool churches?
Found on The Gospel Side. Here is the author’s bio: I am Matt Marino; husband to Kari, father to Ellie and Luke and…
Christ’s Forensic Suffering and Our Forensic Justification: Some thoughts on the Creed
This past weekend, I taught on the 2nd Article of the Creed at a confirmation retreat. In preparation, I was given a nifty…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — The Role of Elders
The Role of Elders I dug up this old interview with Dr. Al Collver on the role of lay elders in the church….
Apologetics 101, Part 2: Method Prevents Madness
“Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance” – British Army adage. This statement is equally true on the battlefield of Christian apologetics. In part…
Steadfast in Society: The Liturgy of Death
Lutheran theology is hard. Most of all for culture. Even other denominations have a hard time delving deep into the beautiful and rich…
Mercy Journey — Sasse proved the prophet once again in 1952.
Pastor Harrison recently posted this over on his blog, MercyJourney: De-confessionalization—That is the model which is taking place today in Lutheranism. For…
Is The Megachurch The New Liberalism?
Albert Mohler is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. In case you missed it, there was a recent…
News from The United List
Many around the Synod are gathering for circuit forums and making nominations for various offices (Deadline is October 20). It is important that…
“The Burden of Our Ministry and the Basis for Our Joy” (Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
This is the sermon I preached Sunday night at the opening service of our East Missouri Pastors’ Conference. CH “The Burden of Our…
New Synod Magazine — Lutherans Engage the World
“Lutherans Engage the World” is the latest “new media” to come out of the synodical office, and it shines on all fronts. Deaconess…
Q&A — May I Speak at a Non-Lutheran Funeral?
A concerned reader sent this question: I am a Lutheran and understand that eulogies are not given in traditional Lutheran funeral services. But…
The Priceless Treasure
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an…
Building a Poorer Concordia
At Concordia University Chicago, Dr. Jodie Dewey is in the process of being tenured. This process is in its final stage, the Board…
Money And My Church’s “October Stewardship Month” Scare Me! Examining Stewardship In Light Of Coram Deo
Money scares me! Actually the talk of money brings about fear for me and I know it does for others. It is also…