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Month: December 2012

“Good Morning Church Member!” A Few Thoughts on the Catechumenate, by Pr. Rossow

She turned to her husband as they still lay in bed and said “Good morning church member!” This was the first morning they…

Posted On 23 Dec 201223 Dec 2012

“A Blessed Visitation” (Sermon on Luke 1:39-45, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“A Blessed Visitation” (Luke 1:39-45) It was a meeting of the moms. Two expectant mothers, one old, one young. One was six months…

Posted On 22 Dec 201222 Dec 2012

Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — Contextual Jesus

Contextual Jesus Here is an with Dr. Ken Bailey, author of “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels,” discussing the…

Posted On 21 Dec 2012

Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — The Incarnate Ark Meets His Prophet While Mothers Rejoice!

In the Name of Jesus!  AMEN!  Our text is Luke 1:39-45.   Beloved in the Lord, Behold the greatness of our God’s humility! …

Posted On 21 Dec 201221 Dec 2012

Christmas and Children

 We Christians are on the cusp of celebrating our God’s birth from the Virgin Mary. Yes, the Second Person of the Trinity took…

Posted On 20 Dec 201220 Dec 2012

“Zechariah’s Song: The Benedictus” (Sermon on Luke 1:57-80)

“Zechariah’s Song: The Benedictus” (Luke 1:57-80) We continue our Advent journey, heading toward Christmas. So far in Advent, we have seen John the…

Posted On 20 Dec 2012

“Like a General that Forgets about Defense, the LCMS is in Trouble of Being Routed,” Rev. Loren Zell, by Pr. Rossow

Often we get comments on posts that are succinct and poignant and sometimes we have time and energy to make them posts in…

Posted On 19 Dec 2012

Keep the Merry…and the Myth

“Keep the Merry…Dump the Myth.” According to a recent Fox News article, that’s the message the New Jersey chapter of American Atheists being…

Posted On 19 Dec 201224 Dec 2012

ULCMN’s New Student Center Advent Party

Posted on Facebook: University Lutheran Chapel’s Advent Party at new Student Center (click on any of the photos to see more detail)  …

Posted On 19 Dec 201219 Dec 2012

Know a mother? – Give her this book.

“Tend to Me: Devotions for Mothers“ is the second book by Emily Cook, wife of Rev. Joshua Cook, a faithful LCMS pastor. Together…

Posted On 19 Dec 201219 Dec 2012

From the CLCC — Love? For your neighbor?

(The Confessional Lutherans for Christ’s Commission is one of the many confessional groups that regularly post on this website. Like BJS they seek…

Posted On 18 Dec 2012

Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan Lies — Pagan Solstice Celebrations 2

Did Christianity Steal the Date of Pagan Winter Solstice Celebrations? Part 2: The Mis-Use of Roman Records-Juvenalia When modern critics of Christian Christmas…

Posted On 18 Dec 201219 Dec 2012

A Connecticut Shooting in Satan’s Court

Twenty children, six educators, a mother, and a gunman dead in Newtown, CT.  Across the United States there has been an outpouring of…

Posted On 18 Dec 201217 Oct 2013

Slovakian Lutherans and Women’s Ordination

Great post found on Gottesdienst Online by Pastor David Ramirez:   Gottesdienst Editor’s Note: We asked Fr. David Ramirez to comment on the…

Posted On 17 Dec 2012

Where There Is No Love, There Doctrine Cannot Remain Pure

In this holy season of Advent, a time of repentance as we await the birth of the Savior according to the flesh, as…

Posted On 17 Dec 2012

Time for some Advent Watching and Praying on Newtown Memorial Service, by Pr. Rossow

It is time for some Advent watching and praying concerning the Newtown memorial service issue. Charlie Henrickson, one of our bloggers who knows…

Posted On 17 Dec 201217 Dec 2012

Sermon — Pr. Matt Gunia — Sermon in Response to the School Shooting

Rev. Matthew Gunia Sermon in Response to the School Shooting in Newton, Connecticut Advent 3, Series C Preached at St. John, Niles, IL…

Posted On 16 Dec 201217 Dec 2012

LCMS pastor scheduled to participate in interfaith service tonight

(( Editors: We have re-posted this article since the apology has been issued )) An LCMS pastor is scheduled to participate in an…

Posted On 16 Dec 20122 Feb 2013

“Advent through a Rose-colored Candle” (Sermon on Luke 7:18-28, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“Advent through a Rose-colored Candle” (Luke 7:18-28) Today is the Sunday of the rose-colored candle. On the other Sundays in Advent, we light…

Posted On 15 Dec 201216 Dec 2012

Our First Christmas Tree, by Martin Noland

Dedicated to my great-great-great-grandparents Heinrich Ludwig Hoelter and Maria Elsabein Bohning Did you know that the use of Christmas trees in American churches…

Posted On 15 Dec 201217 Dec 2012

A Hymn on Holy Absolution

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I wrote this hymn with two men in mind. First, my father, Pr. Rolf Preus, who was my pastor…

Posted On 15 Dec 201217 Dec 2012

ULC closes on Student House

Found on ULC’s facebook page: Great news! We have closed on the student house. May our Lord use this house for much good…

Posted On 14 Dec 2012

Exposing Ten Myths Of The Church Growth Movement

Brian Orme has an excellent article on the “Church Leaders” website titled, 10 Old Wives’ Tales About Church Growth. In this article he…

Posted On 14 Dec 201214 Dec 2012

Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — The Prison of Hell’s Illusion and Hope’s Enlightening Word

Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Our text for this…

Posted On 14 Dec 201214 Dec 2012

Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — A Nagel Christmas

A Nagel Christmas Yes, I know it’s still Advent, but Christmas and Easter remind me of interviews with Dr. Norman Nagel for some…

Posted On 14 Dec 201214 Dec 2012

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