Great Stuff — Faith, Family and the Catechism
Here is an article by Bart Day found over on blogs.lcms.org: In the midst of all the busyness of life–running kids to…
Month: February 2015
Quick question for our Readers
((This post will be deleted after we obtain some of your responses)) Quick question to our readers — after installing the new face…
Sisters of Katie Luther — Book of Concord for Saturday
if you’re like me, you just don’t have enough time spent reading our Confessions. It’s OK- we’re here for you. What better time than the present to read some great theology? Saturdays and Sundays at SKL we’re going to post … Continue reading →
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To Encourage Congregations to Coordinate Mission Efforts
Submitted by Pastor Toby Byrd — Below is a resolution (or one very similar) that has been submitted to the resolution committee of…
Great Stuff — International Mission Priorities and Strategic Plan
Found over on WBLTblog.org: At the LCMS International Center, we are engaged in the budgeting process for the next fiscal year which…
LCA Issues Open Letter to LCMS Officials to Oppose False Teaching or Resign
The Lutheran Concerns Association has issued an “Open Letter to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod,” in its newsletter, The Lutheran Clarion, vol. 7, no….
Sermon — Pr. Rolf Preus — Our Victory over the Devil
Sermon Text: Matt 4:1-11 February 22, 2015 — Lent 1 The temptation of Christ is one of the most wonderful events in…
Sisters of Katie Luther — For Tired Mothers of Small Children
When my first baby was new and small and I was deep in sleep deprivation there was a piece of advice that made me cringe every time I heard it. I could almost feel it coming based on the sweet … Continue reading →
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Audio presentations from BJS 2015 Conference
While we are waiting for the videos to be prepared, we thought it might be a good idea to release the audio of…
“A Tale of Two Trees” (Sermon on Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; 3:1-24; by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“A Tale of Two Trees” (Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; 3:1-24) This is “A Tale of Two Trees.” Oh, there were a whole bunch of…
To Support Existing Inner City and Rural Congregations as a Primary Focus of Mission Work
To the 58th Convention of The Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod March 6 – 7, 2015 OVERTURE: 1-06…
Sermon – Pr David Preus – Installation for Pr Rolf Preus
Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT St. John Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT 1 Timothy 4 February 15, 2015 “We are beggars. This is…
Loot for Leaven – FiveTwo’s Inglorious Propagation
Question: What does $304,454 buy you these days? In one particular case, that amount facilitated 365 days worth of heterodox leaven. It’s a…
Sisters of Katie Luther — Special Needs Parenting
One of the most difficult tasks of parenting any child is discipline. This difficulty is magnified when parenting a child with special needs. How do you strike the proper balance between correction and mercy, especially with a child who may … Continue reading →
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Sisters of Katie Luther — Every Life is Worth Celebrating
Shock. Disbelief. Denial. Anger. Shame. Worry. Loneliness. These may be common feelings at the news of an unplanned pregnancy, especially one that comes from less than ideal circumstances. For the pregnant woman who finds herself unmarried, in the middle of … Continue reading →
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Out of Africa – Corruption, Bishop Obare and the ELCK, by Pr. Rossow
Now that the BJS Annual Conference is past I have time to return to my posts on Africa. In January I spent three…
Letter to Pastors – First Sunday in Lent
Found over on LCMS.org: The First Sunday in Lent, A.D. 2015 Dearest Brothers in the Office: I greet you in the name…
He’s No Lincoln but is He a Churchill
I know President Matthew Harrison is no Lincoln, but could he be a Churchill? The first conclusion came to me while reading “This…
2015 Conference Wrap Up — dealing with heterodoxy at home
I am finally back home and can write this up – The conference ended on Saturday after a great set of presentations. During…
Helps for the Reading Lutheran Layperson
A good friend suffered a heart attack. His doctor prescribed a treadmill to strengthen his heart and taught him about healthy diet. One…
Sisters of Katie Luther — To my online sisters
The internet has allowed us to connect, often deeply and personally, even if we will never meet face to face. The internet allows us to knit together family built not on blood or kinship but on shared doctrine and desire … Continue reading →
Great Stuff — A Church Planting Movement
Found over on blogs.lcms.org: If I was going to sell you on a new church planting movement it might go something like…
Sisters of Katie Luther — Welcoming Adopted Kids into Our Churches
Psalm 127 tells us, “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord.” Welcoming a new child into our church family is often an exciting and much anticipated event. While most families are blessed with biological children, other families are created … Continue reading →
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — Coaching for the Sacramental Entrepreneur
Coaching for the Sacramental Entrepreneur Here’s a clip from the January FiveTwo “All Network Call” explaining why coaching is the right process…
On Being Friends With Pastors’ Wives
My two best friends at church happen to be the wives of our pastors. I’m not sure how it happened exactly — perhaps it’s that we’re all around the same age. Or maybe that our kids are around the same age. … Continue reading →