Satirical and Direct Preaching at the BJS Conference: Fiene and Sikora, by Pr. Rossow
When we plan a BJS conference we not only focus on the speakers but also try to recruit preachers who will fill your…
Month: January 2013
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — Sins of Omission
Sins of Omission This interview with Dr. Leonard Payton starts off by using the Arian heresy as an example of how false doctrine…
Steadfast Marquart — Abortion and Luther’s Two Kingdoms Theology
The following is an excerpt from a paper of the late Professor Kurt Marquart. It was given at Mequon in 2002 and is…
I Just got Out of the BJS Conference Planning Meeting and Heard the Phrase “Maid-Rite Sliders” Not to Mention “Manly Man’s Breakfast,” by Pr. Rossow
The food at the annual BJS Conference is always great and this year it will be no different. For lunch on Saturday we…
Life Sunday: Matthew 2
The goods were delivered in this sermon for Life Sunday. The texts are the readings for the festival of Holy Innocents, which is…
Thy Kingdom Come: Lent and Easter Sermons by David H. Petersen: A Review by Rev. John A. Frahm III
I’ve received my copy of a new book of sermons by Rev. David Petersen of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The…
All the Company of Heaven
Our son’s grade school and high school friend, Cameron, was killed in a car accident a couple of days ago. Of course, great…
The Holy Spirit puts round pegs in square holes — Not a good fit!
This article was originally published in LOGIA Forum 18:1 (Epiphany 2009). It is just as timely today, especially given the recent discussions here…
A New Era — A Guest Article by Rev. Nathan Raddatz
Those who work closest in the area of ethnic mission efforts, understand how difficult it is to begin an ethnic church that becomes…
Iowa East may be the New Wyoming Based on their Latest Mission Plant, by Pr. Rossow
The Iowa East District has got a great new mission plant going just outside of Iowa City. Iowa District East has become one of…
Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan Lies — Pagan Solstice Celebrations 3
Did Christianity Steal the Date of Pagan Winter Solstice Celebrations? Part 3: The Mis-Use of Roman Sources: Saturnalia In these articles we have…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — The Baptism that fills Every Baptism
In the Name of the Father and of the X Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN. Our text for this morning sermon…
“Christ the Baptized and Baptizer” (Sermon on Luke 3:15-22, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Christ the Baptized and Baptizer” (Luke 3:15-22) Today in the church year is the Baptism of Our Lord, which we always celebrate on…
In death and love: a poem on baptism
In death and love I caught her, when her life was held by her hate; I found her in the water, and I…
Steadfast on Campus- So What Did Your Students Think of UNWRAPPED?
He began to walk away from the podium and said, “[You are] all damned sinners, one and all,” to which, the assembled college…
How to Kill a Small Lutheran Congregation (sarcasm alert)
This is published with the explicit warning to the reader that the article is sarcasm. If the reader does not understand what sarcasm…
Jesus and His Gifts: UNWRAPPED Conference Reflections
There aren’t a whole lot of reasons this Southern Californian can think of to head off to St. Louis, MO for a few…
When is the Last Time you Heard a Lutheran Comedian? The BJS Conference is Your Chance, by Pr. Rossow
Of course there are much better reasons to attend the BJS conference, like great Bible teaching, time-tested worship, comraderie with fellow copnfessional Lutherans,…
Convention 2013: Nominations Ballots, by February 20 (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
St. Louis, July 20-25 In early October all LCMS congregations were sent a mailing from the Office of the Secretary containing Official Nominations…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — Ted Haggard
Ted Haggard This was one of the early episodes I heard when I was introduced Issues, Etc. This interview with Ted Haggard was…
Steadfast in Society: Poprah
Nothing calls for confession quite like getting caught red handed. At least that is what Lance Armstrong is coming to learn. The 7…
The Email was Titled “Meeting to Talk about (the Pope as) Antichrist,” by Pr. Rossow
This email that I got the other day from a member illustrates a lot of things. It illustrates life in a confessional parish,…
American Idol: The Search For The Superstar Of ‘Self’
When one thinks about the topic of idolatry it is easy to imagine primitive people groups worshiping and showing their devotion to false…
Watch the “Ordain a Lady” video! (posted by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Toward the end of the comments section of the “Per DP’s Advice” thread (about 415 comments in), commenter wineonthevines posted a video as…
“O How Beautiful the Sky”: A Scandinavian Hymn for Epiphany
Also translated, “Bright and Glorious is the Sky” (ELH 120), this delightful hymn for Christmas and Epiphany comes from the country of Denmark….