“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…
She turned to her husband as they still lay in bed and said “Good morning church member!” This was the first morning they…
“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…
Contextual Jesus Here is an with Dr. Ken Bailey, author of “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels,” discussing the…
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! …
We Christians are on the cusp of celebrating our God’s birth from the Virgin Mary. Yes, the Second Person of the Trinity took…
“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…
Often we get comments on posts that are succinct and poignant and sometimes we have time and energy to make them posts in…
“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 Facebook: University Lutheran Chapel’s Advent Party at new Student Center (click on any of the photos to see more detail) …
“Tend to Me: Devotions for Mothers“ is the second book by Emily Cook, wife of Rev. Joshua Cook, a faithful LCMS pastor. Together…
(The Confessional Lutherans for Christ’s Commission is one of the many confessional groups that regularly post on this website. Like BJS they seek…
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…
Twenty children, six educators, a mother, and a gunman dead in Newtown, CT. Across the United States there has been an outpouring of…
Great post found on Gottesdienst Online by Pastor David Ramirez: Gottesdienst Editor’s Note: We asked Fr. David Ramirez to comment on the…
In this holy season of Advent, a time of repentance as we await the birth of the Savior according to the flesh, as…
It is time for some Advent watching and praying concerning the Newtown memorial service issue. Charlie Henrickson, one of our bloggers who knows…
Rev. Matthew Gunia Sermon in Response to the School Shooting in Newton, Connecticut Advent 3, Series C Preached at St. John, Niles, IL…
(( Editors: We have re-posted this article since the apology has been issued )) An LCMS pastor is scheduled to participate in an…
“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…
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…
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…
Found on ULC’s facebook page: Great news! We have closed on the student house. May our Lord use this house for much good…
Brian Orme has an excellent article on the “Church Leaders” website titled, 10 Old Wives’ Tales About Church Growth. In this article he…
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our text for this…
A Nagel Christmas Yes, I know it’s still Advent, but Christmas and Easter remind me of interviews with Dr. Norman Nagel for some…