“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…
Month: December 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…
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…
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! …
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…
“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…
“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…
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…
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) …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…