Guest Article — Pastor James Moshier — Spring Pastor’s Conference, Kearney, NE
The following was submitted to us for publication. We welcome reader submissions and often publish them. Thank you Pr. Moshier for your faithful…
Month: April 2015
Congratulations to those receiving calls!
This week many men who have been going through training to become pastors will receive the final answer that indeed they will be…
Why do I use the liturgy? Reason #6
Guest article by Pr. Bruce Timm. Previous articles, reasons 1-3, found here; reason 4 found here; reason 5 found here. The liturgy…
Extending Our “Smack Down Reach”
Steadfast Throwdown – “the very best theological podcast that is produced by the Brothers of John the Steadfast” (Yeah, so what if we’re…
Great Stuff — Bylaws vs. the Word of God
Another Great article found over on Pastor Lincoln Winter’s blog, Musings of a Country Parson: There are not a lot of pending…
“One Name, One Flock, One Shepherd” (Sermon on Acts 4:1-12 and John 10:11-18, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“One Name, One Flock, One Shepherd” (Acts 4:1-12; John 10:11-18) Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday,”…
Tolerance: Narcissism in Disguise
We live in a highly individualistic age, an age which fancies itself tolerant. The sad description of Israel under the Judges could equally…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Sheep need a Shepherd
The call to follow the Lord is often a call into the wilderness. Abraham was called to go from his country, his kindred, and his father’s house to a land revealed by the Lord.
A Circuit Meeting Taught Me Again the Importance of the Liturgy
Before our circuit meetings, the pastors come together for the Divine Service. In a recent meeting, a retired pastor was the preacher. …
Repost: Sinful Removal of Pastors — Let me count the ways…
Editors note: This is always timely but is being reposted because several examples of this horrid, shameful, and unchristian behavior have come to…
Why do I use the liturgy? Reason # 5
Guest article by Pr. Bruce Timm. Previous articles, reasons 1-3, found here; reason 4 found here. Why do I use the liturgy?…
“To Understand the Scriptures” (Sermon on Luke 24:36-49, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“To Understand the Scriptures” (Luke 24:36-49) Have you ever thought about what the Bible is all about? I mean, if you had to…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — Christ and Culture Podcast
Christ and Culture Podcast The Christ and Culture Podcast is a new podcast by Pr. Scott Stiegemeyer. Pr. Stiegemeyer discusses various…
The LCMS – The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Lutheranism.
After attending my first district convention as a member of the LCMS I confess myself disappointed. To be honest I wasn’t expecting much….
Why do I use the liturgy? Reason # 4
Guest article by Pr. Bruce Timm. Previous article, reasons 1-3, found here. Reason Number 4 for Using the Liturgy – They used…
Why I Left the Roman Catholic Church
I was raised Roman Catholic. Now I’m a Lutheran pastor. But I didn’t just leave the Roman Catholic Church because I happened to…
The Saving of Souls: the Ultimate Purpose, End, and Aim of our Joint Work
What would happen if we really would make the saving of souls the ultimate purpose, the end and aim of our joint work?…
“Faith, Fellowship, and Forgiveness” (Sermon on John 20:19-31; 1 John 1:1 – 2:2; Acts 4:32-35; by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Faith, Fellowship, and Forgiveness” (John 20:19-31; 1 John 1:1 – 2:2; Acts 4:32-35) Did you get any gifts for Easter? Maybe an Easter…
Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition
In the movie, Saving Private Ryan, Private Reiben asks, “Where’s the sense of riskin’ the lives of the eight of us to save…
Great Stuff — Giving thanks for care and growth of career missionaries
Great stuff found over on WMLTblog: Dear Fellow Redeemed in Christ! “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.” (Ps. 107:1)…
Great Stuff: Dr. Kilcrease Reviews Dr. Becker’s Fundamental Theology
Found at Logia Online. Highly needed and valuable, a review of Dr. Matthew L. Becker’s book, Fundamental Theology: A Protestant Perspective, by a…
Yes Virginia, there is a BJS, by Pastor Rossow
This blog is read by thousands of people but not all of those readers will admit to it. Once again we have proof…
The Liturgy – Putting the “L” in Lutheran.
There are a number of things I remember about the ELCA church I was a member of during my childhood. Some memories are…
That Can’t Be Here. It’s in Chicago.
Marilyn and I were walking in Nice, Provence. While passing a gallery, something on a wall inside caught me. I stopped, stepped back,…
“Speaking of Life” – Homily for the Resurrection of Our Lord
“Speaking of Life” Mark 16:1-8 Other Holy Week sermons from Pastor Asburry: Palm/Passion Sunday Good Friday Maundy Thursday P: Christ is risen!…