The War Delusion
The word cliché is the French vocable for a stereotype printing plate. Its function is to reproduce the likeness of a given…
The word cliché is the French vocable for a stereotype printing plate. Its function is to reproduce the likeness of a given…
Michaelmas, Matthew 18:1-11 Faith Lutheran Church, Wylie, TX 28 September 2013, Pr. Mark Preus If your hand or foot or eyes causes you…
“St. Michael and All Angels: Messengers, Worshipers, Warriors” (Revelation 12:7-12) Today in the Christian church year is the Feast of St. Michael and…
I had my own conversion from Church Growth psychology to genuine Confessional Lutheran theology and so I am glad to hear of a…
I attended the same Lutheran congregation for 20 years (CLBA), until I went off to college . In college I began attending a small…
Sacerdotalism II A few weeks back my pick was an episode of the God Whisperers on sacerdotalism. Here is the followup interview with…
St. Michael and All Angels September 29, 2013 Luke 10:17-20 In the Name X of Jesus. AMEN! Beloved in the Lord, There is joy in the hearts…
The Lutheran Reformers knew that many otherwise emulatable figures in church history (beginning with St. Cyprian of Carthage) had practiced infant communion. And…
Another great article by Pastor Philip Hoppe found over on IHoppe.com. Let me tell you the story you of the best husband…
Sermon text: 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Sermon Day: Sept 22, 2013; 18th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 20 Grace, mercy and peace be to you…
Bart Ehrman There are two parts to this week’s pick. First part is an interview with Dr. Bart Ehrman regarding his book “Misquoting…
“Managing the Master’s Money” (Luke 16:1-15) Do you remember the name Bernie Madoff? He was in the news a few years back. Bernie…
Don’t get me wrong. Deathbed conversions do happen. And when they do we rejoice and thank God the Holy Spirit for having worked…
Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-15 Sermon Day: Sept 22, 2013; 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20) Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from…
My wife works for a company headquartered in England and goes to the UK at least twice a year. She usually stays…
Through Sept 30th, both the BoC and the Lutheran Study Bible are on sale at CPH. We previously announced the Book of Concord…
Luther explains the Second Commandment, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God”, as follows: We should fear and love…
How will you be celebrating Reformation this year? Why not come to Minnesota for the Reformation Lectures! Since 1965, Bethany Lutheran College…
“Sound Doctrine: Law and Gospel” (1 Timothy 1:5-17) Today begins a series of weeks in which the Epistle comes from Paul’s two letters…
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 “Do not think that I have come to bring…
I was running on the Centennial Trail outside Woodland Park, Colorado – a practice I wouldn’t recommend unless you’re in shape and at…
Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-10 Day: September 8, 2013; Proper 19, 17th Sunday after Pentecost Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God…
Body Image Recently having a birthday and having a daughter who is entering puberty got me thinking about body image and this interview…
Circuit Pastors’ Conference Tuesday, September 10, 2013 “You Shepherds, Hear the Word of the Lord” (Ezekiel 34:1-24) The readings for this coming Sunday…
“Feed my sheep.” These are words that Jesus speaks to Peter in the 21st chapter of John’s Gospel. These words were read to…